TEXAS RED ENCHILADA SAUCE RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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This sauce can be used with beef or cheese enchiladas. The amount of "heat" in the sauce depends on the type and amount of chili powder you use.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
5 teaspoons red chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
6 ounces tomato paste
2 1/4 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter/margarine in a sauce pan.
  • Make a roux by browning flour in melted butter/margarine.
  • Add spices and tomato paste; stir until well blended into roux.
  • Add water gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Heat until boiling.
  • Continue simmering and stirring until desired thickness is achieved.
  • Taste every so often and adjust spices as needed.
  • Once desired consistency and taste is reached, coat the bottom of a pan with the sauce, add freshly rolled enchiladas, then pour the remainder of the red sauce over enchiladas.
  • Place pan in oven and cook until enchiladas are done.

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