Enchilada Sauce

Transform your Mexican-inspired dishes with this rich and flavorful homemade enchilada sauce! Made from scratch using pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste, this sauce combines bold spices and a velvety roux base for an irresistibly smooth texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and earthy flavors to elevate enchiladas, burritos, tacos, or even as a dip. Plus, it’s easy to customize to your desired heat level and works wonderfully for meal prep—store it in the fridge or freeze it to enjoy later. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to a restaurant-quality sauce made right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it creates a golden roux.

Step 3

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 30 seconds to bloom the spices, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 30 seconds, distributing it evenly into the roux.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze it for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	582.9 grams (582.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	602

Total Fat 31.40g	40%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2731mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 70.00g	25%
Dietary Fiber 18.10g	65%
Total Sugars 11.40g
Protein 12.70g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1328mg	28%

*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: 46.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 45.6%