How to Make Mrs Espy's Enchilada Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious homemade enchilada sauce that will take your Mexican dishes to the next level? Mrs. Espy's Enchilada Sauce is the perfect recipe for you. This rich and flavorful sauce is a staple in Tex-Mex cuisine and can be used to smother enchiladas, burritos, tacos, and even as a dipping sauce for chips.

Created by Mrs. Espy, a talented home cook with a passion for authentic Mexican flavors, this enchilada sauce recipe has been passed down through generations and is a belo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • salt to taste
  • garlic powder to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then add the chili powder and cook for 1 more minute. Gradually stir in the water, mixing well with a whisk to make sure you get out all the lumps, then stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt and garlic powder to taste.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: If sauce thickens too much, just add a little water to thin it out a bit.)
  • Nutrition

    52 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 80mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg