Name: Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 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

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I know I say this all the time, but you really will not believe how incredibly easy it is to make Homemade Enchilada Sauce. I know I was really surprised at exactly how easy it is to make and quick too. I like that I can control the ingredients and have no unwanted additives or preservatives.

This recipe makes quite a bit – great for a fiesta – but if you only need a small amount, you can cut the recipe in half but I find it freezes well. When I need some Enchilada Sauce, I just pull a bag out of the freezer and allow it to defrost. Perfect.

My husband likes our Cheesy Beef and Bean Burritos smothered in red sauce. The burritos are another recipe great made ahead and then frozen. He just grabs one from the freezer and -reheats it in the microwave.

They make a quick lunch or station dinner for him and are reminiscent of the frozen variety you can buy in the store. Of course, when we make enchiladas, this is our go-to sauce for that as well. Very good.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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Author: Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: sauce
Method: stove top
Cuisine: Mexican

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Description

Homemade Enchilada Sauce is quick & easy to make with NO additives or preservatives. Freezes well.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Keywords: how to, homemade, Mexican, enchillada, Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

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