Easy Red Enchilada Sauce: Quick, Flavorful Recipe
A simple, flavorful homemade enchilada sauce that comes together in about 15 minutes. Made with pantry staples like chili powder, tomato paste, and broth, this sauce adds authentic Mexican flair to your dishes. Perfect for enchiladas, tacos, or as a dipping sauce to spice up any meal.
Ingredients
- ½ to 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 clove garlic finely grated or pressed
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more sriracha or salt if desired.
- Optionally add cayenne pepper for extra spice.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Use a microplane grater for garlic to distribute flavor evenly.
- Adjust sriracha amount gradually if sensitive to spice.
- Can be thinned with a little water or extra lime juice for salad dressing use.
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 1 week (or up to 3 days according to some sources).
- Vegan versions possible with plant-based mayo.
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