Mexican RED CHILE SAUCE Recipe for Tamales, Enchiladas, Asado, Chili con Carne & More

[@yyycma3]

Your mother is adorable. I love how respectful you are of her.

[@stevenabshire]

That's the power of the chancla!

[@SteveSmith-hh2ni]

good men and good mothers exist in every culture. Arnie and his mom are what family is all about. They know how to cook, too.

[@itsraheem]

she said, because you need to do it how I taught you... lol

[@josiedelossantos5720]

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[@melsilva9158]

Came here to say the same thing. I had mixed culture cooking in my house growing up, one side of my father's family was Mexican and the other side Portuguese. Then on my mother's side was English and Irish.

[@SurlyDeath]

Arnie and his mom are an unbeatable duo!

[@larrystuder6378]

Your Mom is cool. I'm glad the two of you can have fun together...

[@kryogenic4457]

I'm a home cook from Albuquerque, NM. I gotta say, this is 100% faithful to what I expect chile sauce to be. Glad to see the tradition going strong in TX, because there really is nothing like it. And I do put it on everything, even the Thanksgiving turkey!

[@kristannchigro2074]

I'm also from Albuquerque, now in fl. I've tried and tried, but no flavor. I always made it in Albuquerque, it was great. Don't know what I'm doing wrong😢

[@ransbarger]

In Albuquerque, try Mary and Tito's. Their red sauce is a good example of how good it can be.

[@BoyGeorgestrait]

@@kristannchigro2074 order some red chili pods from New Mexico. Can't go wrong

[@BoyGeorgestrait]

@@kristannchigro2074 I found them on Amazon here locally but I live in Albuquerque so maybe it's different for you. Also don't skimp on the garlic

[@Rickettsia505]

Hello from Juan Tabo😊

[@johnedwards4394]

I grew up in an Italian neighborhood back east. I remember visiting California and trying some Mexican cooking. I've loved Mexican cuisine ever since.

[@thomaslutro5560]

This is so loveable. Moms and grannies, and italian nonnas, in the kitchen. There is not a single tradition that's good because it's a tradition. But there are so many traditions that are traditions because they're good. Coming from far away, both in a geographical and culinary sense, it somehow speaks to one of my life regrets. My best ever food memory is from childhood, going out fishing with my grandfather in the mornings, gutting the catch, carrying it to the house in buckets, handing it over to my grandmother for her to work her magic, and then eating with three or even four generations around the table. Naturally, this has a lot to do with context. But sadly we also lost some of the finer details of the skills with that generation. Nobody else has the excact balance of water, salt, vinegar, temerature, and time anymore. We should have paid more attention.

[@CoolJay77]

There is no wrong way, there is no right way, but Arnie's way is pretty good! Great teamwork.

[@keithatkinson7649]

Straining is a good tip Arnie, whenever I've made red chilli with dehydrated chillis I've always ended up with tough bits in the sauce no matter how long I've soaked them. I'll strain it next time 😊

[@paisteplayer1040]

If you are straining you sauce, you need a vitamix blender.

[@keithatkinson7649]

@@paisteplayer1040 😂😂😂

[@paisteplayer1040]

@@keithatkinson7649 Glad to see you are easily amused.

[@josephsmith961]

@@paisteplayer1040 A 2 dollar strainer or a 800 dollar blender. Hmmmm. strainer!

[@paisteplayer1040]

@@josephsmith961 Dont act like a douche....You can get a $300 vitamix... That you can use for all kinds of stuff.. I payed $200 for my like new 750 pro.... and I also have a 6300 I got on marketplace for $150.. plenty of bargains out there.. Plus a vitamix should last probably many decades.

[@Dadzilla2]

I don't know when I'll have time to try this. But I do love watching you and your mom in the kitchen cooking together. This is so cool.

[@dannyfowler7055]

Absolutely Wonderful that you keep your Mom in the kitchen, the Love in your Family is incredible! Enjoy Life!

[@toni1724]

White girl from Minnesota! I lived in Tucson 7 yrs & learn to cook many Mex dishes. Just using the guajillo chilis will make it a beautiful red color!!! That will take my chili colorado sauce up a notch! Thanks Arnie!!!

[@KourtneysPlasticSaladBowl]

i'm a dorky gringo who has been watching your videos and cooking some amazing mexican dishes thanks to you! i made the super spicy salsa you recently uploaded and it's great!

[@saraalden5294]

I made this on Thursday, at first I thought it was too bitter. I made an enchilada casserole on Friday. After it sat for a day it became really thick so I diluted it with chicken stock. It came out so good!! It was spicy at first but mellowed out. Highly recommend making it!

[@gokblok]

Did you remove all the seeds? I think that's where the bitterness comes from.

[@edmedina5281]

My mother says it's the Ancho chile..that makes it bitter, i try using less of them and removing more seeds😊

[@daisyesquivel2421]

Don't use the water that you boil it with just use regular tap water and the chiles and strain make sure you use garlic

[@BaeStringer]

How this video doesn't have 1 billion views is beyond me. Keep the amazing recipes coming amigo 🎉

[@dorothylecompte2998]

This sauce was wonderful. I'm an American living in France and I miss good Mexican food. So i have to make everything from scratch. I was just in the U.S. and brought back my chilies and fresh corn tortillas.. Glad I found your channel too.

[@RayneHellfire]

I LOVE that your mom is in the video with her approval/disapproval. XD You can tell this batch was made with extra love!

[@bruce5099]

I like how you relate with your mom. I miss my mom. Thanks for sharing your life.

[@polythewicked]

Your laugh brings back memories of my 30 years living in Southern California and my step-father.

[@MrOujmoore]

Omg, I just made this red sauce for the first time and it is so good. I put it on my burrito, my Spanish rice, (also Arnie’s recipe). I’m gonna be putting it on everything I cook. It is Bomb, thank you Arnie and your Momma. I just love the both of you. I’m glad I found your channel. Thank you Arnie and Momma for sharing your recipes. Great job and keep up the good work. Much Love

[@jimmonroe8532]

How many Pasilla chilis did you add? Arnie never said how many to put in!

[@maximusdraco2199]

@@jimmonroe8532it doesn’t seem he put those in there , but you can add 3 or 4 When I make my red sauce I use 6 California, 6 New Mexico, 3 Chile puya, 2 chile negro and 4 chiles de árbol I boil them like he does and strain it The great difference is I toast the garlic and half an onion on a comal ( metal plate used for grilling or heating up tortillas) The spices etc is personal preference Oh btw when making this for enchiladas put a little piece of a cinnamon stick when you put everything in the blender n omg so delicious Hope this helps

[@frank85364]

⁠@@jimmonroe8532 yeah I had the same question. Did you add any pasilla to your recipe?

[@Purpleandgold1202]

I am half Hispanic but I never got to meet that side of my family. I have missed out on these recipes, these are so special! Thank you for sharing.

[@stef1lee]

09/10/2023 - I made this today for my enchiladas. The sauce is so very good. Just a hint of burn that is perfect. I did use chicken bouillon with the chili water. Perfection. The sauce looks like silk in my pot. Very beautiful. Thank you to you and your beautiful mama for such a lovely and delicious recipe. ❤

[@clayb223]

I absolutely love the videos where Arnie and his mom cook together!!

[@11plus3]

Y’all are adorable. So much fun to watch mother and son in the kitchen.

[@starletta8293]

I’m gonna try it, I’m not Mexican but Mexican food is my favorite. It’s hard to find a real Mexican restaurant where I live. Thank you ❤

[@susinhamilton5907]

Aww you two are really cute! Love watching not just for the great recipes but for the really nice banter between you and your mom!

[@Tabor_Truth]

This video reminded me of the times I would watch my great grandmother cook. I’m going to be making this for my Grandfather’s 80th gracias

[@ArnieTex]

Hope you enjoy

[@PapaSancho666]

I love it! My mom says the same thing (about being married, but mom can still tell you what to do)! That brought a smile to my face! Via bien mi gente! Ajuua!

[@Magradon]

Hello! I lived in San Antonio for many years and moved to Ohio in 2006. I haven't been able to find any good authentic tamales around here, sadly. I'm taking some time off from work next week and have decided to make tamales! I LOVE your channel and I'm super excited to make this sauce. Thank you for your videos!

[@johannagarduno5248]

Awww, you and your mom are good people! You're truly blessed to cook with your mama!!!

[@MegaSweetheart805]

I'm a Chicana from the Central Coast of Cali.....this is definitely close to our family "recipe". Much love to you and your family ❤

[@markgrosch9762]

I made this this morning. I hear by now state that I will never buy a can of red sauce again! Simply amazing! Wish Ma was here to help with the prep work, takes time but with time comes great results!

[@mickiikcim100]

I was never taught how to cook all my favorite foods. I wasn't even taught Spanish D: I'm so glad I found these videos.

[@gerhardfriesen973]

Hey, I am from Canada Mexican. Food is the best.

[@Maxine1156]

Love, love your mama. She’s taught you well. ❤️

[@richardboisvert9998]

God bless you folks! I’m of Italian Jewish French dissent , but I’ve had some wonderful Mexican friends , ok familia ! Angela , Abbe , Carrera , she was a mom to me ! Miss them much ! She my friends was a amazing cook , old world ! Yum !

[@mikejohnson9115]

Thanks so much for sharing your heritage with us. It wasn't until about 3years ago that I learned about dried chili's and making sauces with them. I've always strained them and the homemade sauces are always so much better than anything you can buy in the store. Keep up the good work Arnie, your videos are always entertaining!

[@MyMyMy69]

I’m from Colorful Colorado a native and have 5 generations here ! I just made your recipe and I used dried Guajillo, couple of Cascabel, couple negro Pasilla, and about 4 Arbol. I added a half of white onion, 5 garlic cloves and added some salt and bouillon to the blender ! Yum yum

[@BoyGeorgestrait]

Come down to New Mexico and try some real chile. 😃😃

[@jasonbower7763]

@@BoyGeorgestrait bro wtf why u talkin trash im from CO too and we love NM too why u gottta divide us

[@BoyGeorgestrait]

@@jasonbower7763 I was joking man. Nothing but love

[@jasonbower7763]

@@BoyGeorgestrait haha i was joking too man. Nothing but love back atcha!

[@jeffback3901]

Every video I watch with you and your family members makes me smile. Congrats on a great channel

[@krazykittymatt]

I lost my mama I was always in the kitchen with her. I'm making enchiladas today for my partners birthday and I was just looking up how different everyone did it from my mom. I teared up when she came in because she reminds me so much of my mama and commanding in the kitchen even if I'm the one cooking

[@fishpiana890]

Nothing better than cooking and having fun with Mom. I can tell you are a great son. 😊

[@Thecornerstonehomestead1]

I never had a Mexican grandma to teach me how to cook I was put into the foster system. I love Mexican food thank you for showing me how to make amazing dishes ❤ God bless

[@revelationtek3]

I learned a bit from friends mothers as I got older, but ditto. Foster care can rob kids of learning. That's why we can be thankful for families like these that share their experience!

[@genedunlap8384]

I grew up in Cali you can't help but learn something about cooking Mexican food glad your learning

[@cinema_chic]

Same, I didn't grow up near my dad's family and my dad didn't know how to cook the food.

[@userpedroo]

Vanessa Jesus Loves You a lot Follow Him You're going to be okay

[@ramencurry6672]

Growing up in the Philadelphia area, we never had any Mexican food back in the old days. But now things changed all over America and we can get Mexican food in the northern states

[@EchoSigma6]

Good video, I like the way you showed how the texture and thickness of the sauce should be. As you said, once you have this all the other Mexican dishes are possible. Respects to you and your nice mom.

[@gachasis2704]

I love the authenticity and how genuine you come across on the video. I just subscribed, Awesome!

[@ArnieTex]

Thanks for subbing!

[@cristinamarta8419]

Thank You,I was born & raised in East La the sauce is Excellent 👌 I just finished making it going to make enchiladas.❤ God Bless you & your Family 🙏

[@owlcricker-k7ulm]

This stuff works on everything. I have added a little Mexican oregano to mine at times for a little savory touch. Add a little honey and brush on BBQ for the last few minutes 😋

[@drewdiddie0304]

I love you and your mom my family is from Texas and I just feel the connection

[@drewdiddie0304]

And your mom talks texen just like my mom and aunts I can always recognize that Texan accent

[@Vuweatherman25]

@arnietex made it tonight for the first time and pretty much followed your recipe! It's so good! The whole family loves it. Going to make enchiladas tomorrow following your video from the other day. Thank you for sharing your family secrets!

[@lareeweatherman8309]

Your Mom is adorable! I love how you both work together so well.

[@jarrettgreen7628]

This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for your videos

[@margarethickerson1973]

OMG!! U GUYS R SOOO CUTE!! I was looking for recipes because im so tired of store bought foods. I love to cook from scratch for my family. Thank you❤

[@katrinaallen3266]

My mom used only fresh chilies from New Mexico so it was only a seasonal thing. Thanks for showing us how to use dried chilies! I’m looking forward to making enchiladas soon!!

[@ArnieTex]

Hope you enjoy

[@judichristopher4604]

YES.... I'm from New Mexico You must use New Mexico Chiles ... Thank YOU

[@donnavorce8856]

I will be making this. Thank you for sharing your recipe and technique. We love red chili sauce so much. Home made will be 1000 times better no doubt. Gracias

[@ronkreed]

How cool it is that you can share this with your mother. She is clearly a wealth of knowledge. TI want to try this myself. hanks for sharing.

[@Quita373]

This looks amazing. Arnie I am like you tho I love the deep flavors of ancho and New Mexico chilies 🤤 and I keep telling myself I’m going to try it with mostly guajillo’s…I am going to make this recipe. Thank you for sharing. This is my first time commenting but I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@marcxdestroyer]

This is exactly how my mom makes it and how she taught me. We primarily uses New Mexico chiles. I'll add a few chile de arbol as well. My dad is from El Paso and my mom is from Chihuahua, MX. Cheers Arnie 🤘🏽😎

[@samslara]

Love the interaction between mother and son.

[@mr.crighton9491]

Arnie: tonite before you hit the sack: give thanks to God for having such a wonderful mom. that's it.

[@pinkLeopard580]

My suegra is teaching me her recipes. I’m so thankful to be able to carry on the traditions! She taught me how to make red and green sauce for asado and enchiladas! I use NM hatch chiles since that’s were we are from. I also know how to make flour tortillas, now too!

[@ronfinkbonner14]

I want the green&red sauce recipe...????

[@pinkLeopard580]

@@ronfinkbonner14 it’s a NM style and may not be super traditional. But we basically take jalapeños and some serranos (to your preferred spice level) and wash + remove the caps. We do not remove the seeds. We boil them whole for about 10-15 minutes or until they’re fork tender. We put the peppers in a blender with a splash of the water from the pot. Blend it up. We then use cream of chicken soup and add the greed sauce to it. We heat it up and mix it. We use this green sauce in green chile enchiladas and for smothered burritos!

[@pinkLeopard580]

@@ronfinkbonner14 he makes his red sauce almost exactly the way I was taught. His is a good recipe!

[@GAUDIOPHILE]

I had a bunch of dried chilies that I wanted to use up so I made this recipe, the straining is an essential step. I never did that before but it removes all the grainy bits and produces a much smoother and tastier sauce. Thanks for the tips and please tell your Mother thanks as well!

[@lowellfeit761]

We live in new mexico during the winter months and see red chilles everywhere, watching your segment I feel brave enough to make the sauce and I love enchiladas. You two make it fun and easy .

[@mignonwoolley3016]

Love your relationship with your mom. Makes me miss mine.

[@archerandthemouse]

Arnie and Mama thank you so much, just made it this morning and my mouth is on fire! good fire, love everything about it, The simplicity of ingredients but an intense complex flavor, tasting all those layers. My grandmother added dried raisins to hers, or dates if she had them, not sure why but all I had were dried cranberries so I let them simmer with the peppers, mostly to honor tradition. thank you, thank you!

[@bayareadoghouse]

Made this sauce and it’s top notch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cumin for enchilada sauce and it’s delicious.

[@DanielleM-yr4di]

I was taught to carefully broil (gently toast) the chile pods in the oven before removing stems n seeds… It just take a minute or so - u can’t walk away. Once u smell the chiles u take them out.

[@ArnieTex]

Great tip!

[@Gimp2288]

I agree with Arnie and his mom on straining the chili. The final texture just ends up so much more enjoyable. I have a vintage cone strainer and pestle and it is a beauty for this. You can easily get a new cone strainer(chinois) with pestle and it does such a good job.

[@LindaFlores46073]

You are so Bless to have great mother, and as a good Mexican descendent respecting your parents is a great foundation. I love all your recipes.😋😋😋thank you for sharing.

[@papatutti59]

I love the fact your mom gets involved with your cooking. 1, You seriously need to get a Vitamix blender. That blender cuts so fine there’s no need to strain your Chile sauce. It leaves it creamy soft as you pour it out. 2, I always cook my onions, garlic and chiles for a few minutes to help bring out the flavors.

[@donboston7728]

I happened to this video because I love Mexican food. You and your mom make a wonderful pair in the presentation. Beyond the entertaining aspect of your presentation, I actually learned a lot. I grew up in California. Learned Mexican Spanish at a young age. This was great..! They talked to me, not about me, as I understood their language. I have traveled the world, but I have always had a great love for Mexican food. Thank you for your entertaining presentation... Got any great. 'Chili Verde' recopies...? This was the most difficult for me to make properly in the orient.

[@zechariahdsiler]

My grandma use to just put chili powder in water and cooked the tortillas in that lol I think it was the poor man’s version of enchiladas.

[@ArnieTex]

More like the easy way, nothing wrong with that either.

[@ysidrarodriguez1985]

Love your recipes Arnie!! My maternal grandparents came from Chihuahua, went thru Texas, New Mexico, I have alit of family in Texas, Hatch , New Mexico, Silver City , Deming and Albuquerque.

[@rodneysmith1750]

Really enjoying seeing Mom in your videos.

[@ericaparrott5608]

She keeps rubbing that Ancho pepper in, how it made the sauce darker. Lol😅

[@kimlevels9959]

Thank you for sharing your recipe, love you and your mom together...❤

[@islabonita6304]

My heart fills with love just watching this. I love you Mommy.

[@Mari-zv6sv]

I make it almost the same way. I pour it over a beef roast and put it on a slow cooker with oregano and bay leaves. Easy and delicious!

[@johncspine2787]

Yum! Made this just now, extra onion, spices, garlic, I put a bay leaf in for the simmer and removed for blending, and a few pinches of MSG..I’m literally sneaking spoonfuls of the sauce that’s leftover after I smothered my chicken enchiladas in it..Super Yum!

[@bekagonthier8485]

I just made this recipe and WOW!! So delicious and easy to make. The only changes I made were to add a half teaspoon of garlic powder and a half teaspoon of onion powder because I think the amount of garlic and onion I added were not enough. I also added a half teaspoon of Mexican oregano. This sauce is divine! Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us!

[@johngoldstone4548]

I miss Texas, but feel like I'm at home at Arnie's place. Thank you, Arnie, most especially for featuring your mom. Love watching you

[@boomerboomer8399]

I enjoy all your recipes, tips and specialties. You are an awesome team❤

[@koalafied3392]

Hey Arnie, im really glad i found your channel. Very excited to try your recipe tonight!!

[@l3ete1geuse]

I love Arnie's mom so much. She's the best!

[@comeoncarebear]

Yes that’s the way I was taught just like you both do. Thank you for another great video.

[@Donttalktostrangers1985]

Moms are the best always have the love,and respect 😎

[@johnnybeams-ev6pc]

@ArnieTex. Thank you and your mom for sharing. This just elevated my Tamalenchiladas recipe!

[@tdbarton7712]

Cooking with someone you love is a treasure.

[@cbpostservice]

I just made mine this evening for the first time. It tastes great! I blended it with the garlic gloves and half onion pieces. Also the strainer really does help! It's going in the fridge waiting for enchiladas. Thank you both!

[@David-pp9fk]

This is my favorite cooking show to watch.Thank you for sharing so many recipes for my family to try.

[@rubenquintero1301]

Hello Mr arnie I just wanted to say this is going back to the enchilada episode forever I had been putting them in the oven no foil and it was okay but watching you put the foil over I believe your mother did it that way on that episode omg total game changer it was way better how the cheese melted with the foil we love your channel buddy thanks and yes wolf brand chili is the way we go!!

[@horaliarn]

This sauce is the base for my mom's mole. She is from the south Zacatecas, the farm where she grew up is right on the border of Zacatecas and Jalisco. It is a very basic, simple mole. Chicken or guajolote broth is flavored with the sauce you just made, along with a clove or two and some oregano, sometimes cinnamon, and thickened with a slurry made of masa. I don't have any historical records to back me up, but I imagine this is how our indigenous ancestors made mole, before our Spanish ancestors introduced European ingredients. I use guajillo (Mirasol in some parts of Mexico), Ancho, arbol and sometimes, morita. By the way, one of the towns close to my mom's rancho is Yahualica, and at one point it used to be the biggest producer of Chile de Arbol, not sure if it still holds this distinction. Anyhow, thank you so much for sharing your recipe! I just subscribed to your channel because of this particular video. Saludos!

[@Nadesican]

I was on the fence about growing some poblano peppers, but this has sold me. Time to make my own chile de ancho!

[@larrydanadavid2435]

Great approach to cooking my friend. This is a great KZbin channel! No pretentious and straightforward. Thank you!

[@leonardmort3216]

I use a cheap wire type with a crank on the side flour sifter to strain my chili sauce. it works well and is quick. I have used a similar recipe for years it taste way better than canned sauce.

[@pimptrizkit]

I love watching videos while I cook with his mother. Nothing but great pastimes right?

[@RIXRADvidz]

mi Abuela taught me how to make red chile sauce from powder, a roux, the powder, garlic and onion powder , SnP, and water stir stir stir so you get no lumps and when it sticks to the spoon it's ready ! scrambled eggs with red chile and a tortilla. mmm Breakfast !! DINNER !!

[@rongriego1946]

My mom used to use a crank style flour sifter to do the straining. It is quick and gets better yields.

[@beansofsteel]

I just love your mom 💗

[@AuntMimiTx24]

Gracias, love how well u teach together! ❤❤

[@samditto]

Nothing better than making food with family

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you for sharing this I love Mexican food ❤

[@Themacchuck]

Thanks for sharing this information. I was taught this similar process by a Mexican prep cook I worked with many years ago. It makes everything better when use a homemade chili sauce. I make a Pezole that makes people cry it’s so delicious. Respect