Best 8 Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to create the most delectable enchilada sauce from the comfort of your kitchen. This comprehensive guide presents a diverse collection of enchilada sauce recipes, each meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds and transform your enchiladas into culinary masterpieces. From classic red enchilada sauce, bursting with vibrant flavors, to creamy green enchilada sauce, offering a luscious and velvety texture, this article has it all. Discover the secrets behind the perfect enchilada sauce, striking a harmonious balance between heat, tang, and richness. Elevate your enchiladas with our selection of delectable recipes, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ENCHILADA SAUCE



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A super-speedy enchilada sauce with a truly authentic taste.

Provided by daniaduncan

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir flour and chili powder into hot oil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the flour is lightly brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stream water and tomato sauce into the flour while stirring until the flour is completely incorporated into a smooth mixture. Stir oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt into the liquid. Continue cooking until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 484.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TEN MINUTE ENCHILADA SAUCE



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A super speedy enchilada sauce with a truly authentic taste.

Provided by BRANDI T

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons self-rising flour
¼ cup New Mexico or California chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion salt
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and chili powder, reduce heat to medium, and cook until lightly brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning flour.
  • Gradually stir in tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt into the flour and chili powder until smooth, and continue cooking over medium heat approximately 10 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 408.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY ENCHILADA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup chili powder
2 cups chicken stock
10 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan heat oil, add flour, smoothing and stirring with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 minute. Add chili powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add stock, tomato paste, oregano, and cumin. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken and smooth out. Adjust the seasonings. Serve atop your favorite enchiladas.

ENCHILADA SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 beef, chicken or tomato bouillon cube
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cube and some salt and pepper and cook until the spices darken and their flavors are released, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stir to combine and cook it for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine, then allow the liquid to thicken. Add the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce is nice and thick and reduced by about a third, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to completely puree the sauce until smooth. (Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender to puree it; just make sure the sauce is cooled, as blending hot liquids is dangerous!)
  • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen! Just reheat the sauce in a saucepan or skillet for whatever recipe calls for it.

HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE



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I use this enchilada sauce for homemade enchiladas.

Provided by Mary Kate

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water, or more if needed
¼ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour and chili powder into the oil; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually stir tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar into the flour mixture, respectively. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 135.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

RED ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This is a rich, flavorful red enchilada sauce. Pour over your favorite enchiladas and you're all set.

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, oregano, chili powder, basil, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.
  • Mix together and then stir in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 191.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This chunky, mild sauce is a great way to use up abundant veggies from the garden. It tastes great on Mexican dishes and scrambled eggs. -Rebecca Schwegman, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 plum tomatoes
3 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow "X" on the bottom of each tomato. Using tongs, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds or just until skin at the "X" begins to loosen. Remove tomatoes and immediately drop into ice water. Pull off skins with tip of a knife; discard skins., In a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 hours or until mixture reaches desired consistency., Cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. If desired, return all to pan and heat through. Transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE



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Make and share this Homemade Enchilada Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8-1/4 cup chili powder, to taste with more chili powder the spicier
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
cayenne, to taste if you want more spice

Steps:

  • Heat oil with cornstarch in saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in chili powder and cook for another minute.
  • Gradually stir in the broth, mixing well with a whisk to make sure you get out the lumps.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer until thickened on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 446.2, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have ripe tomatoes, you can roast them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly charred.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers to add depth of flavor to your sauce. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and chipotle peppers. Be sure to remove the seeds from the peppers before using them, as this will help to reduce the heat level.
  • Toast your spices before using them. This will help to release their flavor and aroma. You can toast the spices in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or until they are fragrant.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add things like corn, beans, or vegetables to your sauce to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Let your sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.

Conclusion:

Homemade enchilada sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sauce mild or spicy, thick or thin, there is a homemade enchilada sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are making enchiladas, tacos, or burritos, be sure to give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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