Easy Red Enchilada Sauce: A Flavorful Twist for Home Cooks
A quick and easy recipe for delicious red enchilada sauce that will elevate your home cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt, stirring until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, water, and apple cider vinegar.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Notes
- This sauce can be adjusted for spiciness by adding cayenne pepper.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg