Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

This homemade enchilada sauce is perfect with enchiladas or any other Mexican-inspired dish!

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce two 15 ounce cans
  • 3 cups chicken broth
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring until fragrant and nutty smelling.
  2. Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and oregano. Cook 1 minute more.
  3. Add tomato sauce and broth a little at a time, stirring between each addition until smooth. 
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 56oz (the equivalent of two 28 oz cans).
  • Nutrition Information is for ¼ cup of enchilada sauce.
  • To store homemade enchilada sauce, let it cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container or a ziptop bag and refrigerate it for up to 4-5 days, or freeze it for up to 3-4 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25cup Calories 41 (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 839IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 56ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 41 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 839IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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