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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce, a mixture of tomato sauce, vegetable broth plus Mexican spices creates a thick Red Enchilada Sauce for enchiladas, tamales, Mexican lasagna and more! Great to freeze for later!

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

26kcal
4.2 from 10 votes
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
A mixture of tomato sauce, vegetable broth plus Mexican spices creates a thick Mexican-Style Red Enchilada Sauce that's great for enchiladas, tamales, Mexican lasagna and more!
Servings 6
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a heavy saucepan, whisk together tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and cinnamon.
  2. Add vegetable broth to tomato mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  4. Use immediately or allow to cool then store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving0.5cupCalories26kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein1gFat1gSaturated Fat1gSodium726mgPotassium261mgFiber2gSugar4gVitamin A909IUVitamin C5mgCalcium14mgIron1mg

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