Red Enchilada Sauce

Name: Red Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups vegetable broth

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min

Yield 1-1/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This homemade enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy—an ideal flavor combination for spooning over enchiladas, burritos and spicy casseroles.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups vegetable broth

Directions

In a saucepan; heat oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour until blended. Add chili powder, brown sugar and remaining spices; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 53 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

This enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy—just as the name implies. Spoon it over enchiladas, burritos and spicy casseroles. —Lauren Ash, Van Nuys, California

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