Quick and Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons flour; ¼ cup red chili powder; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
174 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Quick and Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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A very flavorful quick and easy enchilada sauce recipe that is ready in only 10 minutes. So much better than canned sauce. Get those enchiladas ready!

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Ingredients

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4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup red chili powder (ancho powder is GREAT here, or use a combo of ancho and guajillo, or use your favorite blend)
6 ounces tomato paste
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat a large pan to medium heat. Add oil and get it nice and warm.
Stir in the flour. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly, for 5 minutes, until the mixture browns.
Add in chili powder, tomato paste, broth, cumin and garlic powder. Stir to incorporate.
Allow the mixture to thicken up and become consistent, stirring often. If the enchilada sauce is too thick, swirl in in a bit more stock/broth or water a tablespoon at a time.
Simmer for 3-5 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Salt and pepper to taste, then set aside until ready to use.

Notes

Makes 2 cups.
Tomato Sauce. You can easily make this recipe with tomato sauce instead of tomato paste. Just omit some of the broth so it won't be too thin of a sauce. Or you can simmer it longer to thicken it.
Broth. You can use any type of broth or stock for this recipe, or use water if out of stock.
Other Herbs. Cumin and oregano are a popular combo. Mexican oregano is great. Try it with dried basil.
Chili Powder. Consider Mexican chili powders for more authentic flavor, such as ancho powder, chipotle powder, morita powder, chile de arbol and others. Or, use an American chili powder blend.
Simmering and Thickening. Simmer longer for more developed flavor. Add more stock or water as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 454mg (19%) Potassium 431mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 710IU (14%) Vitamin C 9.3mg (10%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	174kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	454mg	19%
Potassium	431mg	9%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	710IU	14%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	10%
Calcium	15mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	9%