Description
This Homemade Enchilada Sauce is rich, full of flavor, and incredibly easy to make. Using simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in just 20 minutes and is the perfect companion to your favorite enchiladas or Mexican-inspired dishes. Skip the store-bought version and enjoy a fresh, flavorful, and wholesome sauce.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can Tomato Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
Instructions
- Prepare the Base
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the flour and chili powder, whisking continuously. Cook until the mixture becomes fragrant and slightly browned, signaling that the flour and spices are toasted. - Incorporate the Liquids
Gradually whisk in the tomato sauce and vegetable stock. Then add the garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Keep whisking to ensure there are no lumps and the sauce remains smooth. - Thicken the Sauce
Continue stirring as the sauce heats up, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency. This should take just a few minutes. - Season and Serve
Remove the skillet from heat. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Use immediately or store for later!
Notes
- Storage: Let the sauce cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last up to one week or up to 3 months if frozen.
- Consistency: For a thinner sauce, add a little more vegetable stock or water. For a thicker sauce, let it simmer for a bit longer.
- Customization: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne for added heat and depth of flavor.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour like rice flour or cornstarch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
