Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Homemade Enchilada Sauce is more delicious than anything you can buy at the store and it is super easy to make. It only requires a handful of ingredients and is done in 15 minutes, with perfect flavor and consistency. Add it to your favorite enchilada recipe!

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: how do i make enchilada sauce at home

Prep Time: 4 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 22.38kcal

Ingredients

3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup canola oil olive or vegetable oil
3 tbsp tomato paste
14.5 oz. chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix well.
Heat the oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour-spice mixture and whisk until deep red in color (about 60 seconds). Add the tomato paste and chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Add salt and pepper as desired (to taste). Let cool and pour into jars or use immediately in your favorite enchilada recipe!

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