5 from 48 votes
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Homemade Enchilada Sauce features a blend of chili powder, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and tomato sauce, thickened with a roux of flour and oil and simmered with chicken broth. The sauce balances smoky, spicy, and savory flavors with a smooth texture, ideal for coating enchiladas or enhancing Mexican-inspired dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 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 cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 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
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.