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Easy Enchilada Sauce

Make this easy enchilada sauce at home with this simple & quick recipe. Perfect for adding authentic inspired flavors to your enchiladas!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Shweta

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or gluten free flour
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1-2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt + more to taste*

Instructions

  • Heat a medium-sized pot at medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Sprinkle flour and whisk. Whisk constantly until the color slightly browns. Add the tomato paste and spice mixture (chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder) and whisk until smooth and not lumpy. Then slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer for about 5 minutes, while whisking every minutes or so. Cook until the sauce has thickened and is not watery. As the sauce cools, it will thicken more. Finally add the sugar, salt, and vinegar. Combine well and adjust salt to your preference.
  • Pour over enchiladas or your enchilada casserole. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a gluten free version, use gluten free flour. You can also use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to thicken the sauce and make it gluten free without the flour.
  • Vegetable broth is salted or low sodium. So depending on which one you buy, adjust the salt according to your preference.
  • Storage. You can store the sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze this homemade enchilada sauce. Freeze the completely cooled sauce in silicone ice cube trays then remove them into a reusable ziplock bag and store for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition Info

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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