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10-Minute Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Our 10-Minute Homemade Enchilada Sauce is loaded with fabulous South of the Border flavor and can be used in lots of delicious ways!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 2 tablespoon servings
Calories: 26 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder see Café Tips above
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mild paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ¼-2½ cups low sodium chicken broth see Café Tips above
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 6- ounce can tomato paste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-size saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook flour mixture for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the spices and brown sugar and cook for 30 more seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken broth, vinegar and tomato paste and whisk until well combined. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until sauce is thickened and bubbly.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in post for how to store this sauce as well as lots of more detailed instructions and recipe tips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 26kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 179mg (7%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 242 tablespoon servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 179mg 7%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.