Mom's Traditional Enchilada Sauce

Mom's Traditional Enchilada Sauce

from justapinch.com
30 min
25 servings

If you've ever had authentic enchiladas, you'll love this sauce. Here in South Texas we love to eat enchiladas and let me tell you, it's all about the sauce. You and your family will love this basic version. It's full of flavor and it'll leave you asking for seconds. *Keep in mind that you may need to adjust the amount of the ingredients to your specific taste. This is just a base amount*

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup(s) red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 pinch(es) ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1

    In a low heat setting place sauce pan on burner. Add oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic to pan and cook for 3 minutes. This will release the spice flavors.

  2. 2

    Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and stir.

  3. 3

    Boil for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Lower heat and simmer. While simmering, make a rue with flour and water. Add Rue to desired sauce thickness. Simmer for an additional 7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and pour over your prepared enchiladas.