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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp red chili powder
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add flour and whisk together, cooking until starting to brown.
  • Add chili powder and whisk together with flour and oil mixture until thick.
  • Gradually add water and chicken stock, whisking until lumps are dissolved.
  • Stir in garlic powder and salt, whisk until combined.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • The sauce should coat a spoon when ready.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Keyword red enchilada sauce