Easy Red Enchilada Sauce: A Simple & Flavorful Homemade Delight
An easy and flavorful recipe for homemade red enchilada sauce that brings your dishes to life.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir until combined.
- Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and use as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add more chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Red Enchilada Sauce