Tamale Sauce

Tamale Sauce

from thiswifecooks.com
Side Dish
15 min
6 servings
48 kcal / serving

Smoky Tex-Mex sauce ready in 15 minutes or less! Yields 2 cups, the perfect amount to generously cover a dozen tamales.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupsvegan beef-style broth
  • 1 tablespoonadobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)
  • 2 teaspoonstaco seasoning
  • ¼ cupmild cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

  1. 1

    Set a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted, sprinkle evenly with flour and whisk continuously until a smooth paste forms.

  2. 2

    Gradually add the broth, whisking after each addition, until smooth and slightly thick.

  3. 3

    Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Stir in the adobo sauce, taco seasoning, and shredded cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth.

  5. 5

    Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot over your favorite tamales.