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Homemade enchilada sauce in a mason jar with fresh herbs and a linen around the jar.
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Easy Enchilada Sauce

A simple homemade enchilada sauce that tastes delicious and is ready in no-time. you won't want to buy a store made sauce again!
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword authentic enchilada sauce, easy homemade enchilada sauce, homemade enchilada sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 77kcal
Author Eileen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Into a medium saucepan, over medium heat add the oil and flour.
  • Whisk for at least 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  • Add in Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dried Oregano, Black Pepper, and Salt. Whisk for a few seconds.
  • Whisk in chicken stock. Continue to mix to combine all ingredients.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer enchilada sauce for about 20 minutes.
  • Check seasoning, reseason if needed.
  • Enchilada sauce keeps in the fridge for at least 5 days well covered. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Note 1: Start with 2 Tablespoons of chili powder. Add more chili powder if desired.
 
  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoon | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg