HOW TO MAKE RED CHILE SAUCE FROM CHILE POWDER: Easy, Versatile Recipe Ready in Minutes

If you know me, I'm kind of a chile snob. 99% of the time I make my red chile sauce from New Mexico red chile pods. But, in a pinch, I will make red chile sauce from chile powder. And since many of you don't have access to chile pods and have requested I show you How to Make Red Chile Sauce from Chile Powder, I decided to share this easy, versatile recipe that can be ready in just a matter of minutes.
To start, it's important that you know your own heat tolerance, and that you buy chile powder that has the right level of heat for you. You should be able to find it in hot, medium or mild. Knowing those two things, you can adjust the amount of chile powder you will be using. But all things being equal, 2 Tbsp. is right about where you should be. If you find that it's too spicy, or doesn't have enough of a kick, then make note of it, adjust your amounts, and make another batch. The good thing is, it's so easy, you can customize it perfectly in no time! You can also cook the sauce to achieve your preferred level of thickness. If you should accidentally cook it too long and it gets too thick, no worries. Just add a little more water and you'll be good to go!
Red Chile Sauce from Chile Powder
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. red chile powder (or adjust to your liking)
2 cups water
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
salt to taste (typically between 1/2 to 1 tsp.)
Heat skillet or sauce pan on stove over medium high heat. Add in flour and continuously move around with spoon until it turns a light brown. Add in chile powder and mix to combine. Pour in water and stir until flour and chile and dissolved. Add in garlic powder, cumin, and ground oregano. Mix well and bring to boil. Lower heat and continue cooking another 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens to your liking. Add in salt to taste, and your red chile sauce is done and ready to use in any of number of dishes.
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  • @marcyinspired1442
    @marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

    To see how I typically make my red chile from chile pods, check out this link➡ kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKCFm8qvori2j7A.html (You'll also see how I make both Red & Green Enchiladas! 🌶😘👌

  • @ClassicMoments-bg1bb

    @ClassicMoments-bg1bb

    Ай бұрын

    I have to cook gluten free. Can I substitute corn starch for flour?

  • @georgiasciacca2448
    @georgiasciacca2448Ай бұрын

    We know you are a true New Mexican when you ask for stacked enchiladas with an egg on top. It is so yummy in my tummy.

  • @kennethwulf
    @kennethwulf8 ай бұрын

    My hubby loves huevos rancheros. I make a Chile Colorado sauce for his. The reason the chiles are better from Hatch NM is due to years of the rio grande flooding the land before it finally was dammed made the land rich from sediment. You cannot find those flavors anywhere else in the world. Everything grown there has it.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    8 ай бұрын

    That is so good to know. I remember taking a geology class at NMSU and them talking about how rich the soil was in that region. Thanks for the comment.

  • @angelinarojo3990
    @angelinarojo3990 Жыл бұрын

    Love the shot at the end when the egg yolk starts to run down the tortillas. 😋 This is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Me, too! Although, I'll do that for breakfast, lunch or dinner!🤣

  • @taosjedi
    @taosjedi Жыл бұрын

    Wow just like my mom's! My grandma and mom would be proud of you! Made like a true Norteña! Great job!!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe. Thank you!

  • @denocrafts4470
    @denocrafts4470 Жыл бұрын

    My mom was from northern New Mexico and she too made her red chili sauce with chili power. I love your bible verses in the background :)

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I love hearing where people are watching from and their connection to the foods I grew up with. But I especially love when they appreciate the Bible verses. I put them up for my own family, but if they encourage others, that's wonderful.

  • @mjacksaz
    @mjacksaz5 ай бұрын

    Best recipe. From Colorado Chile sauce the same. Great Marcy

  • @azmendozafamily
    @azmendozafamily4 ай бұрын

    Greetings from Phoenix, AZ! That is exactly what I was looking for. I bought some ground hatch Chile powder and needed to learn how to use it. Thank you! This is straightforward and easy.

  • @cocacolafiesta
    @cocacolafiesta Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your recipe. My family came from the Las Cruces area but moved to California in mid-50’s. We were raised with NM chile as relatives coming to visit always brought a stash to the CA families. We never put flour in our red chile but my mother-in-law and her family were from the Roswell area and they used flour in their chile. I was fortunate enough to have a brother that made a few trips to Hatch and brought 14 sacks of medium hot to very hot red chile pods. My job was to clean them, cook, purée and then dehydrate for many ready to use packages.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for commenting. I enjoyed reading every word and could relate to it all.

  • @cocacolafiesta

    @cocacolafiesta

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marcyinspired1442 I actually saw your other video where you didn’t put flour in it, lol! My daughter adds flour to her chile but most of my siblings and I don’t. It’s all good and what one is accustomed to and since my mama didn’t use it then I don’t either.😊 Your videos are very well made too!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cocacolafiesta What's funny is I rarely make red chile from powder. Only when I'm in a pinch. So 99% of the time, I would never put flour in it. I always enjoy hearing how other people make theirs. I think we all copy our mamas because no one can ever match the way they cooked for us with so much love. Thanks for the sweet comment.

  • @cocacolafiesta

    @cocacolafiesta

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marcyinspired1442 I rarely make mine from powder either and mostly use pods but as began prepping in ‘05 when my sister asked "how much food do we have in case of an emergency?". Well, the truthful answer was about 3 weeks worth. Hence my quest to learn new skills to make sure my mexican pantry was well stocked. I have dried red chile pods, powder, canned green chile and dehydrated green chile and salsas. I have learned to nixtmalize corn to use for hominy, masa for tamales and tortillas. I also have the manual and electric mills to turn into flour. Well, you get the picture. I have plenty of home canned beef, pork and chicken to make my mexican meals. The saying is 3 is 2, 2 is 1 and 1 is none in having back ups but mine is 10 is 9, 9 is 8, etc..etc. My husband doesn’t get it though, lol!

  • @jasonswanson3198
    @jasonswanson3198 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Born and raised in ABQ and I haven’t been home in 6 years. Finally tasting a little piece of home again. So good. Thank you!!!!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy you got a little taste of home! Thanks for watching!

  • @tonyconnor217
    @tonyconnor2175 ай бұрын

    Hey Marcy, I just made this recipe today & will be using this sauce on many of my Mexican dishes. It’s now my favorite enchilada sauce, thanks for sharing!

  • @randpresley1666
    @randpresley16663 ай бұрын

    Perfect!!!

  • @rosablancas9349
    @rosablancas93498 ай бұрын

    Hola Marcy, I'm a new sub and have been studying your vids for inspiration. Although born in Roswell, NM, I grew up in Washington state. Back in the day ( 50's into the 60's), it was difficult to find ingredients for traditional Mexican food, my mom was a fantastic cook and she discovered chile powder and used it to make the sauces for enchiladas, menudo, chile Colorado, etc. I love to see how other people use similar old school ingredients. I'm going to try your method of making this sauce. My mom actually fried the flour and powder to make a rue. But some of her spices were about 3-4 whole cloves, which she removed once the sauce was ready, a splash of vinegar and salt of course, I don't think she used cumin, it might have been too much with the clove. I regret not paying more attention to the way she prepared her dishes because at the time I was adamant that I was never going to get married, therefore did not need to learn how to cook 🤣 Eventually New Mexico chile powder and other chile powders became available. My question to you is, did you use New Mexico chile powder? if not what powder did you use? In later years Gephardt Chile powder became a staple in mom's kitchen as well as other ladies in the area. I look forward to checking out all of your vids, thanks so much. Sorry for the novel 😅

  • @arlenevaldez8451
    @arlenevaldez84512 ай бұрын

    I like the red chili powder red chili chimayo. I m from the San Luis Valley ,in colorado No cumin.chili pods are used @ times.But my favoritevis red chili chimayo powder.

  • @robertg22256
    @robertg2225624 күн бұрын

    Looks delicious! Can't wait to try to make this recipe.

  • @fishwithrichhookum8957
    @fishwithrichhookum89572 ай бұрын

    Simple but delicious 👍 thanks for sharing 👌

  • @Facts_About_Brahma.Kumaris
    @Facts_About_Brahma.Kumaris7 ай бұрын

    It's really amazing

  • @historyraven99
    @historyraven99 Жыл бұрын

    Everything you make is magic! What a great shortcut 😋 Thanks again Marcy❤️

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    You are too kind. Thanks so much 😊

  • @susansperry1418
    @susansperry1418 Жыл бұрын

    Marcy I'm a Chile snob also. My home is here in Stanley NM . We have more cattle than people ! Love you show Blessings my friend

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! Chile Snobs, unite!!! I love it! I've never been to Stanley, but I'm sure it's beautiful. I have a friend who grew up in Moriarty.

  • @maryfranciscajones3312
    @maryfranciscajones3312 Жыл бұрын

    I Love your recipe, absolutely Best recipe ever!! Thank you for sharing, we will be having Enchiladas this week! Have a Wonderful Weekend 😊

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! You have a wonderful weekend, too.

  • @mariehughes7732
    @mariehughes7732 Жыл бұрын

    I need to try this. Looks good and its easy.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    It's super simple and a good recipe to have in your back pocket because you can mix it in with other dishes.

  • @imdubbs
    @imdubbs Жыл бұрын

    I really like your videos! You introduced me to Hatch chilis. I'm forever grateful!!!!!!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re so sweet. Thank you! 🥰

  • @L.Spencer

    @L.Spencer

    Жыл бұрын

    I hadn't heard of them before either. Now I see them around a lot.

  • @daisyflowers4692
    @daisyflowers46928 ай бұрын

    I made this just now, and it came out delicious! Thank you, and God bless you, and your family.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. May God bless you, too.

  • @ericmartinez4053
    @ericmartinez4053 Жыл бұрын

    Northern New Mexican here. The cumin isn't really a flavor we go for up here, but I'd eat this without complaints.

  • @floorgod303
    @floorgod303 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing..! I was just thinking about making enchi's for dinner yummy 😋.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh good! Happy to hear that. You may need to double the recipe, depending on how many you're feeding. It's only my husband and I at home now, so this is enough for us two, with very little left over.

  • @sage7x7
    @sage7x76 ай бұрын

    I made this recipe and it is very delicious and easy! I used this sauce on tamales! Thank you for sharing

  • @angiecalderon2078
    @angiecalderon20786 ай бұрын

    Born and raised in New Mexico and half Italian I can’t stand oregano in my red Chile. So many different preferences in this beautiful state.

  • @guysolis5843
    @guysolis58438 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing your method here. I actually forgot about the toasting the flour in a dry pan method. I usually make a roux with bacon fat but my grandparents made a thickener in your method here. Concerning chili, I may be wrong but I always thought my relatives made red chili sauce using Mira Sol but I remember grand dads version had some kick to it. Guajillo's, Mira Sol, is usually milder...I'm going to have to experiment here...I don't know my different chilis but can't tolerate too much heat...just an observation, thanks for tweaking my memory and curiosity.

  • @lorettachavez614
    @lorettachavez614 Жыл бұрын

    I made Green Chilies Stew from your video I like it I made your red chilies powder it had a favorable taste I love it how you made your chilie ground cumin gave it a taste ❤

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm happy to hear that. Thank you for telling me.

  • @darby5987
    @darby5987 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Marcy. Great recipe. When I don't have whole dried chiles I'll use powder. It does the trick. 🤠 The only thing I would add to your information concerns the oregano. I'm sure you know the difference but not every home cook knows that Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) is used in Mexican recipes rather than common oregano (Origanum vulgare). The difference in flavor is what makes Mexican food...well...Mexican.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know the technical name for it, but you're absolutely right about the difference in flavor. I need to be more careful about specifying that in my videos. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @pdxtom

    @pdxtom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for mentioning this! I did not know what the difference was until now.

  • @djchancla2451
    @djchancla2451 Жыл бұрын

    We tried your recipe and it was delicious

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it worked for you. Thanks for coming back to let me know.

  • @fahq8484
    @fahq8484 Жыл бұрын

    A la maquina!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @mbmorgan6155
    @mbmorgan6155 Жыл бұрын

    I've always made a rue with butter to make my red chile sauce. But I'm going to try your method of just toasting the flour only. If I don't need the butter, then I'm not going to use it.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    I make a rue when I make this chile with meat. I fry the meat first, and use the fat from that mixed with the flour. But it definitely works without it. The butter probably adds more flavor. You'll have to let me know if you feel like it's missing when you make it this way.

  • @abqchris2
    @abqchris2 Жыл бұрын

    Omg i never knew you could make red chili sauce from powder! The cheese and raw white onion in the enchiladas is so nostalgic to me. I’m making this for the kids for breakfast this morning!! Thank you!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope your kids enjoy their breakfast. Thanks for the comment.

  • @kristannchigro2074

    @kristannchigro2074

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't either. Does it have flavor like pods

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kristannchigro2074 It has flavor, but I definitely prefer the pods to the powder. This is just sort of a backup recipe, for when you're in a pinch.

  • @Rasfamaz
    @Rasfamaz Жыл бұрын

    This made me want chilaquiles 😋

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Every day is a good day for chilaquiles!

  • @johnjay336
    @johnjay336Ай бұрын

    Nice job , use it all the time, lol

  • @poolshark22p
    @poolshark22p3 ай бұрын

    That looks amazing. What did you stuff the enchiladas with?

  • @janbrewington7771
    @janbrewington7771 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Surprised no oil. Good info

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    If I make it with ground beef, I'll use a little oil to fry the meat first and then put in the flour and everything else. But, otherwise, I leave the oil out. Thanks for the comment.

  • @bobedwards7455
    @bobedwards74555 ай бұрын

    I live in Taos and the vast majority of red is made with red chile powder - Chimayo Red btw - the variation is in their method, everyone there has their own way of making it and it's ALL AMAZING!!

  • @carolynvagher5296

    @carolynvagher5296

    5 ай бұрын

    For me, the best us Chimayo!!! I live in Pueblo County Colorado where Anaheim mild and Pueblo hot are grown and favored.

  • @nadiabonnici7788
    @nadiabonnici7788 Жыл бұрын

    it,s strange that you don,t use oil like many do but i,m gonna try it after all it,s healthier

  • @davidblake6294
    @davidblake62942 ай бұрын

    Hello Marcy. Have you ever made Red Chile with Chamayo Chile? Pods or powder?

  • @Mike_Greentea
    @Mike_Greentea Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @L.Spencer
    @L.Spencer Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know you could make red chile sauce from powdered chile, I always buy it in a can.

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, now you know how easy it is! Hope you try it.

  • @carolynvagher5296

    @carolynvagher5296

    5 ай бұрын

    😲

  • @kenttucson2830
    @kenttucson28302 ай бұрын

    When I use powdered red chile most of the time it tastes kind of gritty to me. I prefer using the pods but this will do in a pinch.

  • @cchenry1302
    @cchenry13023 ай бұрын

    I am gluten free 😐Any suggestions on which other flour would work?

  • @angelatapia3813
    @angelatapia38138 ай бұрын

    Hello and thank you!!! Can this be used for tamales? You know like for the meat part?

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    8 ай бұрын

    You can use it for tamales, but I would recommend making it from chile pods instead. Tamales are so much work, so you want the best possible result. Here's a recipe I recently shared where I make red chile sauce from pods. Once you have the sauce blended, you just cook the chile on the stove top with a little oil in the pan, and let it cook about 10 minutes. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKmd3NaSZKXNkbg.htmlsi=HbOMy7cUqAkpoCZb

  • @angelatapia3813

    @angelatapia3813

    8 ай бұрын

    @@marcyinspired1442 thank you so much for your immediate response. Have a blessed day.

  • @billyjones5091
    @billyjones50919 ай бұрын

    I noticed you didn’t use oil at all. Any reason why you didn’t use oil to toast the ingredients?

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm kicking myself for not addressing that in this video. I make it both with and without, depending on how I'm going to be using the sauce. Like, if I cook it with ground beef, I definitely fry the meat first in a little oil, then add in the chile powder and spices and cook them up that way. Or, if I'm going to be frying corn tortillas and dipping them in the sauce. I do it mostly to cut down on oil. But, it's definitely more traditional to toast all the spices in a little oil first.

  • @billyjones5091

    @billyjones5091

    8 ай бұрын

    @@marcyinspired1442 thanks for letting me know I appreciate you.

  • @davidc209
    @davidc209 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, How long would that sauce keep for in the fridge? I'm thinking of marinading some chicken breasts.

  • @wizquinn8021
    @wizquinn80218 ай бұрын

    Marcy. Can I use mozzarella cheese if I don't have colby jack or queso fresco?

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure what you're making, but you can absolutely use any cheese you like. Mozzarella is a great melting cheese, while being mild in taste. I tend to use muenster a lot for the same reason.

  • @wizquinn8021

    @wizquinn8021

    8 ай бұрын

    @@marcyinspired1442 I was making the flat enchiladas like you made in the video. I made them with mozzarella cheese. Not so tasty but that's all I have for now. Thanks for the recipe.

  • @julesgarcia5854
    @julesgarcia5854 Жыл бұрын

    Marcy, is there a less demanding way to make red mole sauce? Not from the jar! Thank you!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    Mole is a very complex sauce with so many layers of flavor, so there really isn't an easier way to make it than from a jar. The jar IS the less demanding way. I've shared two different mole recipes; One from scratch, the other from a jar. Maybe you can watch and compare and see if there's something that would work for you. Here are the links: kzread.info/dash/bejne/maOl1rRrd5zapps.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmGVsKuhgabZnrQ.html

  • @julesgarcia5854

    @julesgarcia5854

    Жыл бұрын

    @marcyinspired1442 thank you! I tweaked your red enchilada sauce recipe, and it tasted like mole sauce. There you go!!! I love it!!!

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    Жыл бұрын

    @@julesgarcia5854 That's awesome! I'm happy to hear that.

  • @Viajealduende
    @Viajealduende5 ай бұрын

    The cumin comment I disagree with, a little bit is good, fresh garlic is always better than powder but just one to two cloves maximum. You have to trust the flavor of the chile, on that note I’m sorry but the chile ratio is way off. The color should be deep red or orange but not brown. An authentic Northern New Mexican recipe would have 1 cup of chile powder to 1 table spoon of flour and 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or shortening of choice then adding 5 to 6 cups of water slowly while constantly stirring for 25 to 30 minutes.

  • @NLJ3167
    @NLJ31677 ай бұрын

    Why did my chile come out bitter? 😭

  • @walkerstanford8639
    @walkerstanford8639 Жыл бұрын

    Cumin? NO NO NO not in Northern New Mexican foods. NEVER CUMIN or Cilantro. NEVER

  • @darby5987

    @darby5987

    Жыл бұрын

    Jeez, Walker. My friend, I don't believe Marcy intended to offend Northern New Mexico by suggesting that cumin and/or cilantro are included in all red chile sauces. She wasn't offering a region specific recipe. She was simply offering an alternative to using whole dried chiles in basic salsa de chile rojo. You can still make Northern New Mexico red chile sauce without cumin or cilantro while using a red chile powder of your choice.

  • @englewood1971

    @englewood1971

    6 ай бұрын

    My mother's family is from Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. We use cumin in our Spanish recipes, never cilantro though. 😊

  • @LPCaniff13

    @LPCaniff13

    5 ай бұрын

    Coming from a bloke named Walker Stanford 😂. Gringo no te gusta picante.

  • @Viajealduende

    @Viajealduende

    4 ай бұрын

    False. Cumin is often used in New Mexican food, most notably red chile.

  • @rayclark1970

    @rayclark1970

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@ViajealduendeI agree, I even put cumin in my beans, I'm in Roswell

  • @jasonbower7763
    @jasonbower77639 ай бұрын

    oh my god i'm so hungry now

  • @marcyinspired1442

    @marcyinspired1442

    9 ай бұрын

    Sorry about that. Hope you make some soon.