Proper Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe: Easy & Authentic!

Ingredients

• 4 oz (115g) dried ancho chillies, stemmed and seeded
• 4 oz (115g) dried guajillo chillies, stemmed and seeded
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 tbsp)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste