Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (601)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 27 | Total Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by GABESGIRL   view full review
My mother is Mexican (born and raised) and immigrated to the US when she was 15. My inlaws...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2005 by mbphilli   view full review
I am so glad I read the other reviews before I made this dish. This recipe makes an excellent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2005 by PHREAKWARS   view full review
First let me start by saying I am 1/2 Hispanic 1/2 White. This does NOT taste authentic as far...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by Christina   view full review
If you really like Mexican food, authentic Mexican food, don't use this recipe. It tased more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by MARY DOMAZ   view full review
This recipe is a keeper. Like other reviewers, I will no longer be using canned enchilada...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2006 by luv2cook   view full review
I have been using this recipe for about 6 months and it is the best enchilada sauce I've ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by MISTERFARMERSMARKET   view full review
My husband dozed off to sleep dreaming of this sauce after a wonderful cheese enchilada...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2003 by GRANGA   view full review
I thought the flavor of this sauce was great, though I did double the chili powder. And, do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I made sure to read other reviews before starting. I also decided to use tomato paste rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2003 by GINNYG   view full review
Excellent! I used a bit more chipotle salsa than was called for, and a touch more chili...

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