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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

The next time you're cooking up some enchiladas, make your own Homemade Enchilada sauce. It's so quick and easy to do and full of flavor; you may never buy canned enchilada sauce again!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour and chili powder into the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking often, until the mixture is beginning to darken in color.
  2. Add the remaining spices and the tomato sauce and stir until well combined. Add the chicken broth and mix well.
  3. Cook the sauce over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
  4. Remove the sauce from the heat and serve warm, or cool to room temperature before using to make enchiladas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 475mg (20%) Potassium 164mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1018IU (20%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 475mg 20%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1018IU 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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