Red Enchilada Sauce

I have this bad habit...

Ok, it can be a REALLY bad habit...

I don't always read a recipe all the way through! I know, it really gets me in trouble sometimes! Most of the time, I just add something else, or just make it up as I go!

What can I say? ;)

But tonites recipe, I really couldn't "fake" it tonite! I needed some red enchilada sauce!

Ok, in all fairness, I hadn't "planned" tonite. I had planned out my menu last week, but left tonite open. I like to make Monday "easy-day". ;)

Ok, so back to my recipe...

So the recipe calls for red enchilada sauce, which I did not have.

BUT, I was looking at my Vitamix and thinking what I could do and how I could make some sauce for my recipe!

So I went and grabbed a can of tomato sauce, half of a jalapeno pepper, some garlic, and a few spices... Threw it all in the Vitamix and turned that puppy on high and left it there for about 4-5 minutes til it was heated through and hot!

It turned out really good if I do say so myself! I will prob make it again and tweak it a bit, or if you make it, let me know what you do!

I think I may add a bit of salt to this too...


Red Enchilada Sauce

1 8oz can tomato sauce
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
half of a jalapeno (seeded)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch onion powder or onion flakes
1-2 tablespoons flour
1/4 - 1/2 cup water

Place all ingredients in blender or Vitamix and blend until smooth. If using Vitamix, blend for 4-5 minutes or until hot.
If using regular blender, place in small sauce pan to heat until just warm.

If you want it thicker, add more flour.
(I just realized since I was in such a hurry, I didn't take any pictures!! AHHH!!! Sorry, but it really is easy!!!!!!!! :D)