Chipotle Enchilada Sauce
Makes about 1 cup of sauce.
Servings: 3
Calories (Estimated): 43kcal
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- pot or pan
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 small chipotle pepper, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the can of chipotle peppers
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a pot or pan until shimmering.
- Stir in paprika, cumin and oregano and cook until fragrant and starting to bubble (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, then add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring continuously, for about 7 minutes to thicken the sauce and concentrate the flavors.
