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Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Enchilada Sauce

Amy
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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

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

Instructions
 

  • Heat the avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano and whisk for 1 minute.
  • Slowly add the tomato sauce and then the broth, whisking continuously until smooth.
  • 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.
Keyword chili, enchilada, Sauce, spices
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