Authentic Enchilada Sauce
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Authentic Enchilada Sauce
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This Authentic Enchilada Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that serves as the foundation for many beloved Mexican dishes.
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Ingredients
- 8 guajillo or new mexico peppers
- 1 ancho chile
- ¼ of a large yellow or red onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cups stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken). Or use water plus 1 bullion cube (vegetable, beef or chicken).
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
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Instructions
- Remove all seeds and stems from the peppers then rinse under cold water to remove any dust.
- In a medium pot, add the chiles, onions and garlic clove with enough water to cover the chilies.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until very soft and pliable. Rest chiles in the water for another 10 to 15 minutes to cool off and finish hydrating the chiles.
- Transfer chiles to a blender or food processor and add 2 cups broth. Blend for about 1 minute. Note: you can do this in two different batches if the blender isn’t big enough for all the ingredients at once.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the pureed chiles to remove the remaining seeds and skins (tip: push the chile mix with a spoon or spatula to get the most sauce out of the mixture). Discard the leftover pulp.
- In a large saucepan, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil. Slowly pour the pureed chiles and tomato sauce. over the hot oil. Cook, stirring often for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Keep warm until ready use or store for later.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Once the the sauce is done and cooled off, you can transfer it into a lidded jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Freeze in plastic containers with tight-fitting lids or resealable plastic bags. It’s a good idea to divide them into smaller portions so you can thaw only what you need.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
1776mg
(74%)
Potassium
425mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1776mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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36 reviews
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