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The Last Red Enchilada Sauce You Ll Need Recipe

Craving the BEST red enchilada sauce? This recipe, discovered on the Texas Monthly cooking forum, is so good you'll want to eat it with a spoon! The secret ingredient? Unsweetened cocoa powder – trust us, it makes all the difference. Double the batch, because you'll want leftovers for drizzling over enchiladas, burritos, or even enjoying straight up! Prepare to be amazed by this incredibly rich and flavorful sauce.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 36.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.5 (33 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Last Red Enchilada Sauce You Ll Need

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How to Make The Last Red Enchilada Sauce You Ll Need

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (optional), and cocoa powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and carefully blend using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the sauce in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite enchiladas or burritos, or enjoy with a spoon!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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