Homemade Enchilada Sauce
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5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
79 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
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This homemade enchilada sauce is a blend of chili powder, chicken broth, seasonings and tomato, all simmered together to create a rich and hearty sauce. My red enchilada sauce is SO much better than anything you'd buy at the grocery store!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or other neutral flavored oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
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Instructions
- Place the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine.
- Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute, whisking occasionally.
- Add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, sugar and salt to the pan. Whisk to combine.
- Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Slowly whisk in a little of the chicken broth at a time until you have a smooth mixture. Add the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce has just thickened. Taste and add more salt if desired. Use immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1432IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1432IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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72 reviews
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