Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade Enchilada Sauce with this easy recipe. This flavorful sauce is perfect for enchiladas, burritos, or as a base for soups, and it’s vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: Heat oil in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine: Mix in tomato paste, then slowly add broth while whisking. Simmer for 7-10 minutes.
- Cool and Use: Let the sauce cool slightly before using or storing.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add cayenne pepper or use hot chili powder.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
