Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

1 serving
Our homemade red enchilada sauce is so flavorful and made from a generations-old family recipe that's perfect for all your fav Mexican food!

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
    2 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour
    4 tbsp
  • chili powder

    ((we prefer gebhardt's

    3 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • oregano
    ¼ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • cumin
    ½ tsp
  • chicken broth
    2 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Add oil to a pot and heat on medium heat. Pour in flour and create a roux by whisking them together for 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and oregano and mix until clumpy.

  3. 3

    Pour in chicken broth, whisking the entire time until there are no more clumps. Heat for about 15 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. The sauce is thick enough when it coats the back of a wooden spoon well.

Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

5.0(202)20 min1 serving215 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the rich, authentic taste of Mexican food right in your kitchen? Our homemade red enchilada sauce is the secret weapon you need, delivering incredible flavor from a generations-old family recipe. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to the best enchilada sauce you'll ever make.

What sets this enchilada sauce recipe apart is its deep, nuanced flavor profile, built from a carefully balanced blend of aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and oregano. The traditional roux base ensures a velvety smooth texture, creating a truly irresistible foundation for all your favorite Mexican dishes.

Prepare to experience a vibrant, savory red enchilada sauce with a captivating depth that elevates any meal. The warming notes of chili powder, complemented by earthy cumin and fragrant garlic, dance on your palate. Its smooth, medium-thick consistency perfectly coats enchiladas, taquitos, or even provides a flavorful base for chilis. You'll be amazed at how quickly this scratch-made sauce comes together, transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

While our family recipe for enchilada sauce is perfected, you can easily adapt it to your pantry. If you prefer a milder sauce, adjust the amount of chili powder, though we highly recommend a high-quality variety like Gebhardt's for authentic flavor. For a vegetarian option, simply swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth. Feel free to tweak the salt and garlic powder to suit your taste preference.

This versatile red enchilada sauce is designed to be the star of countless meals. It's perfect for drenching classic cheese or chicken enchiladas, but don't stop there. Use it to simmer burritos, add a layer of flavor to casseroles, or even as a dipping sauce for homemade taquitos.

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