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Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce
While many authentic Mexican red enchilada sauce recipes exist, we especially enjoy this one. Simpler than some, it does require a bit of advance preparation. Follow the recipe for a special flavor combination that will not disappoint!
Keep in mind that while many restaurants serve enchiladas, most use a tomato-flavored type sauce. Authentic red enchilada sauce uses the tomato as merely a base for seasonings. The other ingredients, seasonings, and preparation provide the spark for the true enchilada sauce flavor to burst forth.
Ingredients:
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, minced
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp date sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 small cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1 T fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 T fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup salsa
Directions:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, jalapeno, cinnamon, oregano, and garlic. Sauté 3 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are softened.
- Add remaining ingredients to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Boil for about 3 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- You may use this as is, or blend until very smooth.
- Makes about 2 cups.
- Recipe can be doubled or tripled. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for longer storage.
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Why not use
a prepared enchilada sauce?
Do you really need to spend 20-30 minutes preparing a homemade red enchilada sauce? We think so. With homemade, you adjust the seasonings to your preference. However, maybe the best argument for homemade red enchilada sauce comes from a popular name brand’s label:
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