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Enchilada Sauce

The most delicious enchilada sauce made from scratch. Don't forget to check out my step by step photos and tips above.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp chili powder adjust down for a milder sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups stock chicken or vegetable
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Mix the spices together in a bowl.
  2. Add oil to a medium pot and place over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering add the flour and whisk in then add the spices and continue whisking for a minute.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and whisk then add the stock and continue whisking until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.

Notes

  • Looking for a mild enchilada sauce? If you don't want your sauce to be spicy you can reduce the amount of chili powder or omit it altogether.
  • If you'd like more heat then try adding in a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • You can also add in a splash of heavy cream after the stock to make a creamy version of this sauce.
  • Make sure to cook the roux mixture for a few minutes to remove the raw flour taste but don't let it brown.
  • Use a whisk while you add the tomato sauce and stock to ensure there are no lumps in the sauce.
  • The cinnamon adds a subtle sweetness and warmth to the sauce but don't worry it's not a sweet tasting sauce.
  • The vinegar really enhances all the flavors so try not to skip it!
  • Nutritional information is for 3 cups of sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1156mg (48%) Potassium 430mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3033IU (61%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1156mg 48%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3033IU 61%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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