Homemade Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
22 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
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This Homemade Enchilada Sauce blends tomato sauce, green chilies, and a mix of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic for a smooth, mildly spiced sauce. The sauce is blended until uniform, then gently heated and thinned with water to the desired consistency. It serves as a versatile topping for enchiladas or other Mexican dishes.
Description
The Homemade Enchilada Sauce is prepared by blending canned tomato sauce and green chilies with chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, and minced garlic until smooth. The mixture is then warmed on the stove over medium-high heat to meld the flavors. Adding water gradually adjusts the thickness for suitability as a sauce. This sauce offers a straightforward method to make a classic enchilada topping with balanced herbal and chili notes. It can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer to allow the flavors to mature and to provide convenience for future meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 1 can green chilies 4 oz, do not drain
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the water into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Then pour the mixture into a sauce pan and then heat over medium high heat.
- Once the sauce is warm, gradually add in the water and stir until the sauce is the consistency that you prefer and then enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare this sauce ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- For longer storage, freeze the sauce for up to three months, thawing before use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4704mg
(196%)
Potassium
2449mg
(52%)
Fiber
23g
(92%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
5346IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4704mg | 196% |
| Potassium | 2449mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 23g | 92% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 5346IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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