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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Mild Red Enchilada Sauce Recipes
Mild red enchilada sauce is a pantry-friendly sauce made with red chiles, tomatoes or tomato paste, spices, and aromatics. It brings a warm, savory chile flavor to Mexican-inspired recipes while keeping the heat level approachable for family meals.
Use it to coat cheese, chicken, beef, or bean enchiladas, or stir it into rice bakes, tortilla casseroles, taco soup, and slow cooker shredded chicken. Its smooth texture also makes it a quick base for skillet dinners, burrito bowls, and saucy breakfast eggs.
Because mild red enchilada sauce is already seasoned, it can save time in recipes that need depth without long simmering. Taste before adding extra salt or chile powder, then build flavor with cumin, garlic, onions, lime, cilantro, or shredded cheese.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Mild Red Enchilada Sauce in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
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15 min
Cheesy Chicken and Bean Enchiladas with Tomato Rice and Lime Crema
These cheesy chicken and bean enchiladas are smothered in zesty red sauce, baked until bubbly and served with...
10 min
Huevos Rancheros Rice Bowls with Salsa Fresca and Creamy Enchilada Sauce
A hearty bowl of rice and black beans topped with a fried egg, fresh salsa and creamy enchilada...
10 min
Cheesy Black Bean Enchiladas with Lime Crema and Pico de Gallo
These easy black bean enchiladas are loaded with flavor: creamy mashed beans, tangy enchilada sauce and melted cheese....
5 min
One-Pan Rice and Bean Enchilada Bake with Creamy Lime Crema
Skip the rolling! This easy one-pan enchilada bake layers rice, kidney beans and enchilada sauce, then tops with...
10 min
Smothered Beef Burritos with Queso Blanco and Pico de Gallo
These smothered beef burritos are stuffed with lime rice and spiced beef, then drenched in enchilada sauce and...
10 min
Smothered Pork and Poblano Enchiladas with Lime Crema and Pico de Gallo
These smothered pork and poblano enchiladas are loaded with spiced ground pork, sautéed bell pepper and smothered in...
5 min
Crispy Baked Corn and Zucchini Flautas with Queso Blanco and Enchilada Sauce
These crispy baked flautas are stuffed with spiced corn and zucchini, then drizzled with creamy queso blanco and...
10 min
Smothered Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce and Pico de Gallo
These smothered chicken enchiladas are packed with spiced chicken, poblano and onion, then baked with red enchilada sauce...
10 min
Baked Black Bean Enchiladas with Pico de Gallo and Lime Crema
These baked black bean enchiladas are loaded with creamy mashed beans, sautéed peppers and onions, smothered in red...
10 min
Baked Black Bean Enchiladas with Pico de Gallo and Lime Crema
These cheesy black bean enchiladas are filled with seasoned beans, smothered in red enchilada sauce and baked until...
5 min
Crispy Baked Corn and Zucchini Flautas with Queso Blanco
These crispy baked flautas are filled with a savory mix of corn, zucchini and Monterey Jack cheese, then...
5 min
Layered Southwest Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Lime Crema
This no-roll enchilada casserole layers seasoned chicken, black beans and melty cheese between soft tortillas, then bakes until...
10 min
Vegan Three-Bean Zucchini Couscous Skillet with Enchilada Sauce
A hearty, flavor-packed vegan skillet dinner with Israeli couscous, three beans, roasted zucchini and a creamy vegan mayo...
10 min
Smothered Shrimp and Three-Bean Burritos with Enchilada Sauce
These smothered burritos are stuffed with rice, three kinds of beans, shrimp, cheese, lettuce and tomato, then crisped...
5 min
Two-Sauce Beef Enchiladas with Rice and Cheese
These beef enchiladas feature two sauces-red enchilada sauce and green salsa-for a fun twist. Stuffed with seasoned ground...
5 min
Smoky Bacon and Chicken Enchiladas with Lime Crema
These loaded enchiladas feature tender chicken, crispy bacon and green peppers smothered in red enchilada sauce and melted...
10 min
One-Skillet Tex-Mex Zucchini Casserole with Chicken, Couscous & Three Beans
This hearty Tex-Mex casserole layers tender roasted zucchini, seasoned dark meat chicken, Israeli couscous and a trio of...
5 min
Double Beef Enchiladas with Red and Green Sauce
A hearty family dinner with twice the portions! Juicy ground beef, bell pepper and seasoned rice rolled in...
10 min
Spicy Enchilada Couscous with Roasted Zucchini and Three-Bean Blend
A hearty, vegan Tex-Mex skillet dish featuring Israeli couscous, roasted zucchini, three beans and a zesty enchilada sauce,...
10 min
Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous, Black Beans, and Lemon Crema
Roasted bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of pearl couscous, black beans and enchilada sauce, topped with...
5 min
Two-Sauce Beef Enchiladas with Rice and Cheese
These beef enchiladas feature two sauces-red enchilada sauce and green salsa-for a fun twist. Stuffed with seasoned ground...
10 min
Smothered Chicken, Rice & Bean Burritos with Zucchini and Pico de Gallo
These smothered burritos are packed with seasoned rice, black beans, garlicky zucchini and fresh pico de gallo, then...
10 min
Smothered Shrimp, Rice & Bean Burritos with Zucchini and Pico de Gallo
These smothered burritos are packed with seasoned rice, black beans, garlicky zucchini and juicy pico de gallo, then...
10 min
Shrimp and Black Bean Enchiladas with Pico de Gallo and Lime Crema
These cheesy shrimp and black bean enchiladas are baked in a tangy red enchilada sauce, then topped with...
5 min
Smoky Bacon and Chicken Enchiladas with Lime Crema
These smoky bacon and chicken enchiladas are loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon and green peppers, then baked...
10 min
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Turkey, Black Beans, and Couscous
Colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground turkey, black beans, pearl couscous and enchilada...
Ingredient FAQ
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