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Red Enchilada Sauce

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"This is a rich, flavorful red enchilada sauce. Pour over your favorite enchiladas and you're all set."
Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 556 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, oregano, chili powder, basil, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.
  2. Mix together and then stir in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2007 by GABESGIRL 
My mother is Mexican (born and raised) and immigrated to the US when she was 15. My inlaws... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2005 by mbphilli 
I am so glad I read the other reviews before I made this dish. This recipe makes an excellent... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 13, 2005 by PHREAKWARS 
First let me start by saying I am 1/2 Hispanic 1/2 White. This does NOT taste authentic as far... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by MARY DOMAZ 
This recipe is a keeper. Like other reviewers, I will no longer be using canned enchilada... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 28, 2006 by CWOOD28 
If you really like Mexican food, authentic Mexican food, don't use this recipe. It tased more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2006 by luv2cook 
I have been using this recipe for about 6 months and it is the best enchilada sauce I've ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
I made sure to read other reviews before starting. I also decided to use tomato paste rather... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 1, 2003 by GRANGA 
I thought the flavor of this sauce was great, though I did double the chili powder. And, do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2006 by MISTERFARMERSMARKET 
My husband dozed off to sleep dreaming of this sauce after a wonderful cheese enchilada... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2003 by GINNYG 
Excellent! I used a bit more chipotle salsa than was called for, and a touch more chili... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Red Enchilada Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 27

  • Total Fat: 1.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 192mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 0.7g

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