red enchilada sauce (salsa de chile rojo)
This is the homemade sauce I use for all our enchiladas
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
Up to 12-15
Ingredients
- 10 - dried pasilla, ancho or mexican chilies
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1-2 teaspoon cumin
- 1-2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 medium white onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
How To Make red enchilada sauce (salsa de chile rojo)
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Step 1Cut ends off of dried chilies, de-seed (if desired)
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Step 2Cut chilies into chucks and place in sauce pan with water just above the chilies. Slowly cook until chilies are very soft.
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Step 3Place chilies in blender, blend until smooth. (sauce will be thick) Put blended chilies in pan with remaining water and add the broth.
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Step 4Season to taste adding salt, and cayenne pepper to desired heat level. Simmer for about 1/2-1 hour.
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Step 5Once sauce is put together; place 2 tbsp oil in pan. Heat to very hot, slowly poor sauce into pan and fry it...Yes fry it,. Simmer for about 1/2 on low and let rest for 2 hours before serving to allow all ingredients to mess together.
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