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

Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that consists of rolled-up tortillas filled with various ingredients, such as meats, cheese, vegetables, and beans. One of the key components of a delicious enchilada is the flavorful sauce that coats the outside of the rolled tortillas. While it's easy to grab a can of pre-made enchilada sauce from the store, making your own quick and easy enchilada sauce at home allows you to customize the flavors to your liking and ensure that you're using fresh, high-...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 1/2 cups

  • Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder together in a saucepan until smooth.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    24 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 495mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 287mg