Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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5 from 12 votes

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.

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

Servings: 2 cups

Calories: 132 kcal

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Mexican

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

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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

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: 2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% 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.