Red Chile Enchilada Sauce

Fidel

Ingredients

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp flour
3-4 Tbsp red chile powder (more = hotter sauce)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
3 cups water
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil and sautee the onion and garlic until soft and slightly brown. Add the flour and cook until the flour is browned (3-4 minutes) – be careful not to burn. Mix in the chile powder and cumin and heat for a couple minutes. Add water and bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and slowly simmer for 15-20 minutes until desired consistency is achieved.

Notes

For a few variations you can substitute equal amounts of ancho or chipotle powders for the red chile powder. (i.e. add 2 Tbsp red chile powder and 1 Tbsp ancho powder for a total of 3 Tbsp of powder).

Number of Servings:

Time to Prepare: 30-40 minutes