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Authentic Enchilada Sauce

This Authentic Enchilada Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that serves as the foundation for many beloved Mexican dishes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Remove all seeds and stems from the peppers then rinse under cold water to remove any dust.
  2. In a medium pot, add the chiles, onions and garlic clove with enough water to cover the chilies.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.