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Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Amy

Enchilada Sauce

This homemade Enchilada Sauce is a game-changer, blending smoky, tangy, and subtly spicy flavors in just 20 minutes. With only 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of simmering, this sauce is as easy as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano and whisk for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly add the tomato sauce and then the broth, whisking continuously until smooth.
  4. Simmer for 12 minutes, or until thickened. The sauce will thicken more as it cools. Use in your favorite enchilada recipe.

Notes

Makes 1¾ cups.
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