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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Place the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine.
  2. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute, whisking occasionally.
  3. Add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, sugar and salt to the pan. Whisk to combine.
  4. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.