Franklin Spice Works
Guajillo Enchilada Sauce from Scratch
A from-scratch guajillo enchilada sauce with real chile depth. Once you make your own, the canned stuff is done for.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp guajillo chile powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Saute garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add guajillo powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir 1 minute.
- Whisk in tomato paste until incorporated.
- Pour in broth gradually, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Simmer 12-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust salt. Use immediately over enchiladas or store refrigerated up to 1 week.