Red Enchilada Sauce

3.73 from 11 votes

This recipe for authentic homemade red enchilada sauce is a quick and easy way to add flavor to all your Mexican dishes. By using canned tomato and spices, you’ll be happy with this sauce that is gluten free, paleo, keto and Whole30.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dressings & Sauces

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: authentic homemade enchilada sauce, homemade enchilada sauce, homemade red enchilada sauce, paleo enchilada sauce, red enchilada sauce, whole30 enchilada sauce

Servings: cups

Calories: 7kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Ingredients

6 oz can Tomato Paste
1.5 cups [Bone Broth] or Water
3 tbsp Chili Powder
⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
¼ tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Cumin
1 tbsp [Tapioca Flour]
3 tbsp [Avocado Oil]

Instructions

Heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat.
Add chili powder and tapioca flour and whisk until combined. Add in oregano, cumin and whisk together being careful not to burn.
Whisk in tomato paste and broth or water and continue to whisk until it thickens up (about 3 minutes)
Simmer on low for 10 minutes and remove from heat.
Store in glass jars in fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Sugar: 1g