Enchilada Sauce (New Mexico)
other | favorite mexican sauce2 cups, 372 Cal (4x 93)
4 New Mexico chiles, seeded and chopped
½ tsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. canola oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ tsp. oregano
¼ red onion, chopped
½ tsp. salt
2 cups water
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
- Toast the chiles with the cumin in a dry saucepan.
- Add oil and spices and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add water and tomatoes and bring to boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer loosely covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove solids and 1 cup of liquid to blender and puree until smooth.
- Return to pan and simmer to thicken to desired consistency.