For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth. Adjust the salt to your taste. If you don't have corn oil, vegetable oil will work too. For extra depth, toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan for a minute before grinding.
The Best Red Enchilada Sauce
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING14 People
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VIEWS751
Unleash a symphony of smoky, savory flavors with this exceptional red enchilada sauce! Transform ordinary enchiladas into a culinary masterpiece that will keep your family coming back for more.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Fiber2 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium517 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
02 Step
Recipe View 4 mins Arrange ancho chiles on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Remove and discard stems and seeds from toasted peppers. Place peppers in a bowl; add enough hot water to bowl until peppers are completely covered. Soak for 1 hour.
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Combine ancho chiles, about 1 cup broth, tomato paste, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and cumin in a blender; blend until smooth.
05 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Combine ancho chile mixture and remaining 2 cups beef broth in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
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Lisandro Bahringer
Feb 14, 2025I found that toasting the chiles made a HUGE difference in the flavor. Don't skip that step!
Freddy Dickinson
Nov 27, 2024Soaking the chiles for a full 2 hours really helped them soften up and blend smoothly.
Annabel Glover
Oct 26, 2024I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!
Reynold Cartwright
Jul 30, 2024I added a pinch of cinnamon and a square of dark chocolate to the sauce for extra depth. Delicious!
Lavinia Armstrong
Jun 28, 2024I doubled the recipe and froze half for later. It thawed perfectly.
Joesph Volkman
Apr 13, 2024This recipe is now a staple in my kitchen. My enchiladas have never tasted so good!
Velma Williamson
Apr 9, 2024This sauce is incredible! So much better than store-bought. I used chicken broth instead of beef and it was still amazing.
Alvah Maggio
Dec 20, 2022This is the best enchilada sauce recipe I've ever tried. Thank you!
Otho Bartoletti
Oct 15, 2022I used a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for a smoky kick. Highly recommend!
Dion Runolfsdottir
Jul 17, 2022Be careful not to burn the chiles in the oven! They can turn bitter very quickly.