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Spicy Enchilada Sauce
Nothing beats homemade...anything! This enchilada sauce is no exception. It's smoky and perfect and ready in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil to medium heat then add flour, Stir with a wooden spoon, and cook for 1 minute.
- 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.
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Notes
- Not a fan of spice? Reduce the chili powder to your preference.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.