Making a homemade red enchilada sauce is way too easy not to always have some on hand! It's made with everyday ingredients and results in a thick, smoky, flavorful sauce perfect for topping enchiladas and so much more!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 12ounces
Ingredients
3Tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1 ½Tablespoonschili powder, plus more to taste
1teaspooncumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼teaspoonoregano
¾teaspoonKosher salt, to taste
2Tablespoonsvegetable oil
2Tablespoonstomato paste
2cupschicken broth
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
In a medium pot, heat oil 1 minute over medium heat. Sprinkle flour mixture over the oil, whisking constantly, until combined. Whisk in the tomato paste and continue whisking 1 minute more.
Slowly add the chicken broth and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 5 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.