Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Making homemade enchilada sauce is so quick and easy, and it is the perfect way to punch up the flavor in your favorite Mexican recipes!
Servings: 16 oz
Calories: 15kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and sriracha, and cook 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and water, and bring to a simmer. Simmer five minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Puree using an immersion blender or a blender (with the center piece of the lid removed to allow steam to escape). Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg