Jeffrey Martin
@marjef
Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
This flavorful homemade red enchilada sauce is perfect for your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with fresh ingredients, it brings a rich and zesty taste to enchiladas, tacos, and more. Easy to prepare, this sauce will elevate your meals with its vibrant flavors.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 cloves
- 1 (6 ounce) can
- 1/4 cup
- 2 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce.
Step 1
Start by warming a generous splash of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
As the oil heats up, the delightful aroma of minced garlic will soon fill your kitchen—add the garlic and sauté it for about 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes fragrant and golden.
Step 3
Next, it’s time to bring in the flavor! Stir in a rich blend of tomato sauce, zesty salsa, chili powder, minced onion, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, ground cumin, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Give everything a good mix to ensure all those delicious ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
Now, pour in some water and watch as the mixture comes to a lively boil.
Step 6
Once it’s bubbling away, lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 7
This is the magic moment when all the flavors meld together, creating a comforting dish that’s sure to warm your heart.
Step 8
Enjoy the process and savor the delightful scents wafting through your home!.