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Easy Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
Make your own homemade red enchilada sauce with no fancy ingredients! This easy homemade enchilada sauce is rich and flavorful, with mild spiciness so it appeals to everyone in the family. This is an easy recipe that includes a few simple pantry ingredients, and it comes together in about 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the spices and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Step 2
Add the tomato sauce and water, and stir well to combine.
- Step 3
Bring the sauce to a boil, then remove from heat. There is no need to cook the sauce any further as it will continue cooking with your enchiladas. If you'd like a smoother sauce, process in a food processor until smooth.
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