Easy Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
11351 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Enchilada Sauce
Description
In the Easy Enchilada Sauce recipe, olive oil is heated to make a roux with flour, providing a slightly thickened base. Ground chili powder, onion and garlic powders, salt, cumin, and dried oregano are whisked in promptly to toast and bloom the spices. Broth is then added slowly while whisking to create a smooth sauce, with tomato paste stirred in to deepen the flavor and color. The sauce simmers gently until ready to serve.
This sauce delivers a balanced blend of spice, earthiness, and tomato richness that works well poured over enchiladas or as a flavorful addition to other Mexican-inspired dishes. It can be made ahead and chilled or frozen for later use.
The notes suggest adjusting spice levels by reducing chili powder initially for milder tastes, and storing in airtight containers up to one week refrigerated or three months frozen.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 ¼ cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
- Add the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin and dried oregano and whisk together for 30 seconds.
- Slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly to make sure no big lumps form.
- Add the tomato paste and whisk the enchilada sauce until completely smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and serve.
Notes
- Store the sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- To control spiciness, start with half the chili powder and add more to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cups | |
| Calories | 113.51kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.34g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.65g | 5% |
| Fat | 8.47g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.18g | 6% |
| Sodium | 1008.38mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 275.43mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.29g | 13% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2494IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 1.75mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34.39mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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