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5-Minute Red Enchilada Sauce

A silky, spiced red sauce made in one bowl with just four pantry staples. Perfect for smothering enchiladas, burritos, or rice bowls.

Total time
5 min
Servings
6
Calories
28
Protein
1g
5-Minute Red Enchilada Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour tomato sauce into a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk until smooth and well combined, breaking up any lumps.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Use immediately or store in the fridge up to one week.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium bowl
  • whisk

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