Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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4.8

144 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    8 (about 2 cups)

  • Calories

    75 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

The best enchilada sauce and it’s incredibly easy to make, plus, it freezes beautifully! You will never buy store bought enchilada sauce again!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons flour (can use gluten-free flour or cornstarch)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (can use less for a milder sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for one minute. Add all the spices and garlic; stir for about a minute. Whisk in the tomato paste, then slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Let the sauce simmer over medium low heat for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.

Notes

  • Use less chili powder and no cayenne pepper for a milder enchilada sauce. You can always start with 2 tablespoons and add more!  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1398IU (28%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(about 2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1398IU 28%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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