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Enchilada Seasoning

Make delicious enchiladas at home every time with this simple Enchilada Seasoning recipe! Combine the seasoning mix with tomato sauce to make a delicious red enchilada sauce. Add the seasoning to soups, pasta dishes and more, for that signature enchilada flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • To make red enchilada sauce, add 16 ounces of tomato sauce to a medium sauce pan with 1/2 cup water, or chicken broth. Add 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil on the stove over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
  • Refer to the blog post above for instructions on how to make ground beef, chicken, veggie or cheese enchiladas.
  • This seasoning mix is mild. If you’d like to spice things up a bit, I recommend adding 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • This seasoning blend is sugar-free. If you’d like to add sweetness to the mix, I recommend adding 2 teaspoons granulated sugar.
  • This recipe makes 6 tablespoons of enchilada seasoning mix. If you’d like to make a double batch of the seasoning, simply click on the 2X button above. The ingredient amounts will automatically update to accommodate the new serving size.
  • The enchilada spice mix will stay good, stored in an airtight container in the pantry, for up to 6 months. After that the spice blend will not “go bad” but as spices sit longer, they begin to lose their flavor.
  • I recommend storing the seasoning mix in an 8 ounce mason jar. I recommend labeling the enchilada seasoning with a date and using the seasoning mix within 6 months.
  • This seasoning recipe is naturally gluten-free and whole30 approved.

Nutrition Information

Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 822mg (34%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 1133mg (23%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 822mg 34%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 1133mg 23%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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