Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
92 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Enchilada Sauce
Description
Enchilada Sauce consists mainly of vegetable oil cooked with flour and chili powder to create a roux base, enriched with crushed tomatoes and water, then seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The sauce simmers to thicken, achieving a smooth, rich texture that coats enchiladas evenly. The chili powder provides warmth and depth without overwhelming heat.
It serves as a flavorful topping for enchiladas, burritos, or other Mexican-inspired dishes that benefit from a tomato-based, mildly spiced sauce.
This sauce keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks. For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free or rice flour; cornstarch is discouraged as it tends to make the sauce too thick. Masa can also be used as an alternative thickener.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 8 ounce crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil to a Dutch oven and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the flour and chili powder and whisk it for about 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, water and the rest of the spices. Stir well and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of enchilada sauce, enough for multiple servings.
- Store the sauce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for best quality.
- To make gluten-free enchilada sauce, use gluten-free or rice flour instead of all-purpose flour; avoid cornstarch since it thickens too much.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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