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Enchilada Sauce Recipe
4.9 from 117 votes

Enchilada Sauce Recipe

This Enchilada Sauce features a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, and oregano cooked into a roux-based sauce with olive oil and flour. Tomato sauce and chicken or vegetable stock are stirred in and simmered to form a smooth, thickened sauce with balanced savory, earthy, and slightly sweet spices. Apple cider vinegar brightens the flavor before seasoning to taste.

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 chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock 480mL, or vegetable stock
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce (226g)
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, mix to combine the spices.
  2. Add oil to a medium pot and place over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the flour and whisk in then add the spices and continue whisking for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and whisk to combine. (The mixture will be very thick at this point.) Then, slowly pour in the stock while whisking; continue whisking until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Cook the flour and oil roux for a full minute to eliminate raw flour flavor and toast the spices.
  • Add stock gradually while whisking constantly to prevent lumps in the sauce.
  • The full recipe yields about 3 cups (720 mL) 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 (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3033IU (61%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 cups

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.