Homemade Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
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This enchilada sauce is a rich and thickened blend of chicken broth, tomato paste, and a carefully balanced mix of spices including chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Enhanced with touches of cinnamon and finished with butter and vinegar, it offers a smooth texture and a layered flavor profile ideal for covering enchiladas or other Mexican dishes.
Description
Homemade Enchilada Sauce combines chicken broth and tomato paste thickened with cornstarch and seasoned with traditional Mexican spices such as cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. A pinch of cinnamon adds subtle warmth, and white vinegar contributes a touch of brightness. Once boiled and thickened, the sauce is enriched with butter to create a smooth and velvety finish. This sauce works well spooned over enchiladas, providing a balanced flavor and moderately thick consistency that clings well to tortillas and fillings.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch cinnamon
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Into a small saucepan, whisk chicken broth together with cornstarch, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar.
- Bring to boil to thicken sauce, then remove from heat and stir in butter until its completely melted and sauce is smooth. Use as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
390mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1628IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1628IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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