Homemade Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

I had never looked for or seen a recipe for enchilada sauce.  This one looked really easy so I had to try it.  It was good and when you have the extra time to make it it is worth it, but the can stuff is good in a pinch.

The one thing I like about making my own is I know what is going into the sauce.

We are going to make a roux.  Start with 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

2 Tablespoons all purpose flour

2 Tablespoon chili powder

Whisk well.

Once whisked it is nice and smooth.

Cook for 1 minute after it starts to boil.

After it starts to boil, add 2 cups water

Add 1 3 oz can of tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt.  The recipe called for 3/4 teaspoon salt but again I thought it was too much.

Whisk well and let the sauce simmer.  Once it starts to simmer it will thicken up a little.


Homemade Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 cups water
3 oz can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt