Red Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers in adobo)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup water (or low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the tomato sauce, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, water or broth, salt, pepper, and brown sugar.

2. 2

   Bring to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pan and let simmer gently until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until very smooth. Tip: Place a thick layer of paper towels over the top of your blender before you turn it on. Hot liquids in blenders love to splatter—don’t ask me how I know. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.