Spicy Enchilada Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    71 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Spicy Enchilada Sauce

Nothing beats homemade...anything! This enchilada sauce is no exception. It's smoky and perfect and ready in under 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2-½ cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil to medium heat then add flour, Stir with a wooden spoon, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add chili powder, stir well, and cook for 30 seconds. Then add chicken broth, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, and onion powder. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes (the sauce will begin to thicken and smooth out). Serve on enchiladas or store sauce in sealed container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Not a fan of spice? Reduce the chili powder to your preference.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25cup Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1641IU (33%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Sodium 393mg 16%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1641IU 33%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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