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Red Enchilada Sauce | Recipes |

  • Posted by Helena Hedson December 22, 2022 Filed in Business #red enchilada sauce  60 views
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    Enchilada sauce is a spicy sauce with many flavors, often used in Mexican cuisine. It can be made with various ingredients, including tomatoes, chili peppers, garlic, and spices. There are two types of enchilada sauces: one is white, and the other is red enchilada sauce.  The prominence of this sauce can be found in almost all Mexican dishes, and people often prefer using this sauce as a taste enhancer in all the popular recipes. Also known as Salsa Roja amongst native Mexicans, it is usually made at home, and multiple recipes are experimented with using the same. Storing the sauce is also not a problem, as it can be kept at room temperature. 

    Recipes that can be made using Enchilada Sauce

    Below are a few ideas for recipes that you can make with this sauce:

    • Enchiladas: Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that is made by rolling a filling, such as beans, chicken, or cheese, in a tortilla and topping it with enchilada sauce and cheese. Here are the ingredients you require to make this popular dish:

    • Eight corn tortillas

    • 1 cup enchilada sauce

    • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

    • 1 cup shredded cheese

    • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

    Instructions: You must heat the tortillas, spread enchilada sauce on them, spread chicken and cheese, then place them in a baking dish. You can pour more sauce and cheese and let it bake for at least 25 minutes. Your ever so yummy Enchiladas are ready to be served!

    • Enchilada Casserole:  You need the below-mentioned Ingredients to prepare an enchilada casserole:

    • 1 pound ground beef

    • One small onion, diced

    • One clove of garlic, minced

    • One teaspoon of ground cumin

    • One teaspoon of chili powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1 (10-ounce) can of red enchilada sauce

    • Eight corn tortillas2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)

    • Toppings that are optional: diced tomatoes, diced onions, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, diced avocado, sour cream

    Instructions: A casserole is prepared by layering ingredients in a baking dish and baking it in the oven. First, cook the beef until it turns brown. Add onions, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, and let the whole mixture cook until everything combines. Then put enchilada sauce on top of this mixture and add it to the heated corn tortillas. Add cheese on top before baking it, and bake it for at least 25 minutes. 

    • Enchilada Soup: Who doesn’t love soups but with the flavors of red enchilada sauce, it comes to a hit. To make an enchilada sauce, you need the following ingredients:

    • 1 pound ground beef

    • One small onion, diced

    • One small bell pepper, diced

    • Two cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes

    • 2 cups beef broth

    • 1 (10-ounce) enchilada sauce

    • 1 (4-ounce) chopped green chilies

    • One teaspoon of chili powder

    • One teaspoon cumin

    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

    • 1 cup frozen corn

    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions: To make enchilada soup, you must simmer beef and vegetables in a pot of enchilada sauce. Then cook all of them until they turn tender and crispy simultaneously. Mix chili powder, cumin, and paprika, resulting in hot chili oil. Now, add macaroni to a pot and let it simmer for a good 10 minutes. Add the frozen corn and cook them until they are tender.  Now top up the soup with shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt. It is ready to be served!

    Concluding words

    You can experiment with many dishes using the red enchilada sauce, which fits into all the flavors and cuisines. The warm texture of this sauce makes it a unique ingredient. Othe the above-mentioned recipes, you can try your hands with pasta, Mexican egg rolls, and endless other recipes. The smoky taste of this sauce is commendable.