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Jar of Easy Red Enchilada Sauce with a spoon dipping into sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

5 from 12 votes
Servings 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp red chili powder (Gebhardt Brand recommended )
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together, cooking until starting to brown. Add chili powder and whisk together with flour and oil mixture. The mixture will be thick and dry.
  • Add water and chicken stock and whisk well until lumps are dissolved. Add in garlic powder and salt, and whisk until combined. Simmer over medium heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken, and sauce will coat/stick to a spoon when pulled out of sauce. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

All chicken stock/broth or all water can be used for this recipe, though each will change the flavor a bit. 

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1186IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Ingredient, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican