Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
7
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Enchilada Sauce
Description
Enchilada Sauce starts by whisking together vegetable oil, chili powder, and flour in a saucepan until smooth, then simmering briefly to develop a toasted flavor. Chicken broth and tomato sauce are added progressively while whisking to ensure a lump-free texture. Ground cumin, cocoa powder, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, and a pinch of cinnamon season the sauce, which is brought to a boil before simmering to blend the flavors and thicken slightly.
The resulting sauce is smooth with a balanced depth of spice, an earthy note from the cocoa powder, and subtle sweetness from sugar and cinnamon. It complements enchiladas by providing moisture and an aromatic, mildly spicy flavor.
The note advises careful monitoring during simmering to avoid burning, especially on electric stovetops, as the initial spicy oil-flour mixture cooks quickly. Adjusting thickness with additional broth or water allows for desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Coriander
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan whisk together vegetable oil, chili powder and flour until smooth.
- Heat mixture over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and let simmer about 15 seconds, while stirring*.
- While whisking pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Then add in cumin, cocoa powder, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander and cinnamon then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Let cool slightly then use as desired (if you like the sauce a little less thinner you can thin with a bit of broth or water).
Notes
- Watch the sauce closely when heating as it can burn quickly; on electric stove tops, consider removing it just before simmering.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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