Homemade Enchilada Sauce: Better Than Store-Bought!
Enchilada sauce: craft this essential homemade recipe in under 15 minutes. Rich, flavorful, and perfect for all your Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 30 ounces tomato sauce (two 15 ounce cans)
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring until fragrant and nutty smelling.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and oregano. Cook 1 minute more.
- Add tomato sauce and broth a little at a time, stirring between each addition until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.