Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Name: Red Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dried guajillo chilies; 2 dried New Mexico chiles; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano (optional); 1 cup Chinese wine; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, pureed; 2 cups chicken stock; salt

Servings: persons

1 dried guajillo chilies
2 dried New Mexico chiles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano (optional)
1 cup Chinese wine
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, pureed
2 cups chicken stock
salt

1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2
Add chiles, remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
3
Remove stems and seeds (keep seeds in for more heat), place in food processor with 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid and puree until smooth.
4
Heat oil in a pot and on a low heat cook onion until soft.
5
Add garlic and fry briefly until fragrant.
6
Add remaining ingredients and the puree to the pot and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
8
The onion can also be carmelized to make a sweeter sauce.
9
That will add aboout 30 more minutes to the cooking time.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dried guajillo chilies, 2 dried New Mexico chiles, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Enchilada Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Enchilada Sauce

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