Homemade Red Enchilada sauce

This easy enchilada sauce is easy peasy and comes together in mins. The rich flavor has a creaminess thanks to non-fat Greek yogurt!

Enchiladas are always on point. And if you can make your own sauce?! ..they taste that much better. AND if that sauce can be made within min with simple ingredients?? the best. This enchilada sauce pleases a wide range of taste buds and can be tweaked to be spicy or very mild!

Make it and use it THAT DAY or make it and freeze it! It is such a simple delicious recipe that you will want to double it

Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce {with greek yogurt}

• Author: Sammi
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Yield: 2 cups 1x
• Category: tacos
• Method: stove-top
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A Red Enchilada Sauce that is simply spiced and delicious. It’s easy to make, includes options for spicy OR mild and is made creamy from plain Greek Yogurt! 

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Ingredients

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• 2.5 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp minced garlic (or less)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped onion, sautéed 
• 1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt

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Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, add oil and saute onions until translucent. Add garlic.
2. Add flour slowly to the saucepan and stir stir stir. The mixture will be thick and pasties. Turn heat to low and slowly add chicken broth and tomato paste.  Mix mix to avoid getting any lumps. (except the lumps from the onions) 
3. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until thickened. Approx 10 min. Stirring contantly. Can blend if you want extra smooth.)
4. Remove from stove and stir in yogurt. (If you stir in yogurt while cooking, the yogurt will curdle). Enjoy!

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Keywords: mexican, taco tuesday, healthy cooking, sauce, enchilada sauce