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Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This homemade enchilada sauce is perfect with enchiladas or any other Mexican-inspired dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 56 ounces
Calories: 41 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and oregano. Cook 1 minute more.
- Add tomato sauce and broth a little at a time, stirring between each addition until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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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
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
% 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.