How to Make Enchilada Sauce with Chocolate - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a beloved Mexican dish with a rich history and countless variations. One key component of a delicious enchilada is the sauce, which can vary greatly from region to region and from family to family. One unorthodox yet incredibly delicious variation is Enchilada Sauce with Chocolate – a unique and flavorful twist on the traditional red or green enchilada sauces. This sauce is rich, savory, and slightly sweet, making it the perfect complement to the spicy and zesty flavors of the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons hot chili powder
  • 4 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high high heat. Sauté onion until tender. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; sauté for a few minutes.
  • Stir in flour and chili powder until sauce thickens. Slowly whisk in chicken broth; reduce until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in chocolate until melted and well blended.
  • Nutrition

    50 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 133mg