Enchilada sauce is a type of sauce commonly used in Mexican cuisine, specifically for making enchiladas. It is a flavorful and mildly spicy sauce that typically has a rich, reddish-brown color. Enchilada sauce is made from a variety of ingredients, including chili peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices.
Enchilada Sauce
4
servings30
minutes20
minutesEnchilada sauce can be made from scratch by combining and cooking these ingredients, or it can be purchased pre-made in cans or jars at grocery stores. The sauce is typically simmered to allow the flavors to meld together, and it can be used as a topping or as a cooking ingredient for enchiladas or other Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour to the pan and whisk it together with the oil, creating a roux. Cook the roux for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano to the pan. Stir well to combine the spices with the roux and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable or chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before using it in your enchilada recipe.