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Enchilada Sauce

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Heat a large skillet with the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

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Add the flour and chili powder.

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Whisking constantly to coat the flour, then stir in the water, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, tomato paste, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

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Continue to whisk the sauce together until it has a smooth consistency. Then, simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes until it thickens perfectly.

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Let the red enchilada sauce cool before adding it to your enchiladas, or serve it warm as a spicy tomato sauce over your favorite meal.

Cooking Tips

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Enchilada Sauce

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Enchilada Sauce

What you need:

Vegetable oil

Chili powder

Water

Tomato paste

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Oregano

Cumin

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Flour

Heat a large skillet with the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

1

Add the flour and chili powder.

2

Whisking constantly to coat the flour, then stir in the water, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, tomato paste, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

3

Continue to whisk the sauce together until it has a smooth consistency. Then, simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes until it thickens perfectly.

4

Let the red enchilada sauce cool before adding it to your enchiladas, or serve it warm as a spicy tomato sauce over your favorite meal.

Cooking Tips

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