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Basic Enchilada Sauce

A quick and easy mex-tex red sauce for many dishes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine Mex-tex, Southwestern
Servings 2 Cups
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp AP Flour
  • 1 can Hatch Chili Peppers 4 oz
  • 3 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 8 oz.
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock Low Sodium
  • Salt To Taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil until it shimmers
  • Add spices, and peppers, cook until fragrant
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant
  • Add flour and cook for ~ 1 minute, whisk constantly, we want a slight color here
  • Add stock and tomato sauce gradually, stirring constantly, When it reaches a simmer, reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Taste and balance flavor.

Notes

Just a quick and dirty red enchilada sauce.
Choose your peppers, adobe can be added, jalapeno's can be added to kick things up a notch.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1898mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 15gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 8508IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Mex-Tex, Sauce
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