Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce
Description
The Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce starts with heating oil or butter and stirring in flour to create a roux that thickens the sauce. The spices including black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, and chili powder are added to develop a flavorful paste. Beef broth and tomato paste are incorporated to form a smooth sauce, which is gently heated until it thickens slightly. The slow combination of these ingredients yields a balanced sauce with a rich, mildly spicy character characteristic of Tex-Mex cuisine.
This sauce is ideal for pouring over enchiladas, adding moisture and flavor to the dish. Its texture allows it to coat fillings and tortillas well while enhancing the overall taste. It is designed to be stored in the refrigerator and can also be frozen in portioned bags for convenience.
The sauce is simple but versatile, with seasoning levels adjustable by controlling broth sodium and salt addition as desired.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oil can use canola or vegetable oil, or butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups beef broth can sub with another type use a LOW or NO SODIUM
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat the oil or butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
- Make Roux: Add in the flour and stir to mix. Will be a thick mixture. Allow this to cook for just 1-2 minutes.
- Season: Add in the spices. Stir to form a thick paste.
- Heat: Stir in the broth and tomato paste. Stir until smooth. Continue to heat while stirring for several minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. Keep the heat to just below a simmer.
- Use: Pour into a jar to store or use to make .
Notes
- Use a low or no sodium beef broth to control saltiness; adjust added salt accordingly after tasting.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for 5-7 days; shake well before using.
- For freezing, place sauce in resealable freezer bags, lay flat on a baking sheet to freeze, then stack. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a skillet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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