ROJO ENCHILADA SAUCE

ROJO ENCHILADA SAUCE image

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or lard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup ground pure mild red New Mexican chile powder
2 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch each of ground or dried Mexican oregano and freshly ground cumin
Salt (optional)

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture turns slightly golden. Remove the pan from the cooking heat and stir in the chile powders. Stir in the stock. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth. Add the garlic, oregano, and cumin and simmer for about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding salt, if desired. Notes Variation: Ground chuck, roast beef, pork, or poached chicken or turkey can be added when making enchiladas.