Knockout Enchilada Sauce Recipe: Better Than Jarred!

Ingredients

• 4 dried ancho chillies, stemmed and seeded (approx. 2 oz / 57g)
• 2 dried guajillo chillies, stemmed and seeded (approx. 1 oz / 28g)
• 2 cups (475ml) hot water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup / 113g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons / 6g)
• 1 tablespoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for depth)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional, also for depth)
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (475ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
• 1 (14.5 oz / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste