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Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce (Gluten free)

Servings 16 oz
Author Dena Norton

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp gluten free flour or arrowroot powder
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 2  tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4  Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth homemade broth if you have it!

Instructions

  • Mix flour/arrowroot and dry spices (chili powder through cinnamon) and set aside. 
  • Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat until hot and tiny bubbles begin to form. 
  • Add flour/arrowroot-spice mixture to hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking continuously. 
  • Remove from heat and slowly add tomato paste, then broth, whisking until smooth. Heat a few more minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.