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Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This traditional enchilada sauce blends chili powder with tomato paste and spices to create a smooth, richly flavored sauce that thickens upon simmering. The roux base provides body, allowing the sauce to coat enchiladas nicely and add a mildly spicy, savory depth that complements various fillings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
8
(about 2 cups)
Calories:
75 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons flour (can use gluten-free flour or cornstarch)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (can use less for a milder sauce)
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for one minute. Add all the spices and garlic; stir for about a minute. Whisk in the tomato paste, then slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
- Let the sauce simmer over medium low heat for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
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Notes
- Reduce chili powder and avoid cayenne to make the sauce milder.
- Start with less chili powder and add more gradually to control spice level.
Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Potassium
123mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1398IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (about 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1398IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.