Enticing Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
Experience the vibrant flavors of homemade red enchilada sauce, a quick and delicious addition to your kitchen repertoire. This easy-to-make sauce combines fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of love, creating a rich blend that enhances enchiladas, tacos, or acts as a zesty dip for chips. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll elevate your meals with this visually stunning and versatile sauce that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth or water. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce until smooth if desired; adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg