Easy Enchilada Sauce

Transform your homemade Mexican dishes with this flavorful and easy enchilada sauce! Made from pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, delivering a rich, smoky flavor that rivals any store-bought option. A quick roux and a touch of tomato paste create the perfect base, while chicken or vegetable broth adds a silky texture. This versatile sauce is a must-have for enchiladas, burritos, and more, and it's easy to make ahead and store for busy weeknights. Perfectly spiced and deeply comforting, this enchilada sauce will elevate your Tex-Mex favorites to new heights!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute until a smooth roux forms.

Step 3

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and whisk it into the mixture until incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using in your recipe or storing it in an airtight container for later.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	591.9 grams (591.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	446

Total Fat 28.00g	36%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3331mg	145%
Total Carbohydrate 41.60g	15%
Dietary Fiber 11.60g	41%
Total Sugars 5.10g
Protein 6.80g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 508mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 37.3%