How to Make Easy Enchilada Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a beloved Mexican dish that never fails to satisfy with their rich, flavorful sauce and comforting filling. While store-bought enchilada sauce can certainly be convenient, there's something extra special about making your own from scratch. Not only does it allow you to control the flavor and spice level, but it also adds a level of satisfaction to the cooking process.

Creating your own enchilada sauce doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. In fact, this easy ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons medium-spice Indian chili powder
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion salt
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and chili powder, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until flour is light brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stream water and tomato sauce into the skillet while whisking flour mixture until completely incorporated and smooth. Stir in oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt; cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 485mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg