Happily Unprocessed / Recipes / Simply THE BEST Red Enchilada Sauce EVER!Written by Debi115 CommentsJump to Recipe·Print RecipeEnchilada sauce is so named because it’s traditionally a spicy red sauce that enchiladas are swathed in. Either tomatoes or chili peppers are usually an essential ingredient in Enchilada sauce. But is it possible to make enchilada sauce without tomatoes? If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, you know that nothing beats homemade enchilada sauce. Whether you’re using it to smother your favorite enchilada recipe or as a dip for chips, this authentic sauce recipe will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. In this post, we’ll show you how to make enchilada sauce from scratch using traditional ingredients and techniques. This enchilada sauce recipe first appeared on our site in 2018 and has racked up over 100 comments with a good many of them commenting on whether red enchilada sauce should contain tomatoes, tomato sauce or tomato paste. Many authentic enchila...
