Homemade Enchilada Sauce is a staple in my kitchen perfect for any Tex-Mex or south-of-the-border dishes!
This zesty tomato-based sauce has a touch of spice and is jam packed with flavor. I love it for enchiladas, casseroles, and more.
A Deliciously Easy Sauce
My homemade enchiladas have soft corn tortillas rolled around shredded or ground beef or chicken, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked in the oven. You can also spoon this sauce spoon it over tacos, or use it to enhance the filling in burritos or chimichangas.
Ingredients for Enchilada Sauce
This is a red enchilada sauce recipe although there are other variations (like the green enchilada sauce I add to my creamy chicken enchiladas). It has a base of toasted spices with lots of chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. It’s simmered with a bit of broth and tomato sauce until thickened.
Browning the flour with oil adds an extra layer of flavor and only takes a few minutes so it’s definitely worth the extra effort.
How to Make Enchilada Sauce
Making enchilada sauce is simple, literally takes only minutes, and requires almost no prep work! You’ll make a roux with the tomato sauce and broth.
- Place oil and flour in a pan and cook until light brown and fragrant per the recipe below.
- Stir all the spices and seasoning ingredients and cook for one minute more.
- Add the liquids in slowly, stirring as you add to prevent lumps. (It will be thick at first, keep on stirring after each addition until smooth).
- Simmer for a few minutes more, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour this sauce over a pan of baked enchiladas for a Mexican inspired favorite that your family will love.
Recipes to Use Enchilada Sauce
Taco Tater Tot Casserole!
Main Dishes
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Casseroles
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Casseroles
Slow Cooker Beef Burritos
Slow Cooker
Tamale Pie
Casseroles
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This homemade enchilada sauce is perfect with enchiladas or any other Mexican-inspired dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 56 ounces
Author Holly Nilsson
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 cans tomato sauce 15 ounces each
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring until fragrant and nutty smelling.
Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and oregano. Cook 1 minute more.
Add tomato sauce and broth a little at a time, stirring between each addition until smooth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This recipe makes 56oz (the equivalent of two 28 oz cans).
Nutrition Information is for ¼ cup of enchilada sauce.
To store homemade enchilada sauce, let it cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container or a ziptop bag and refrigerate it for up to 4-5 days, or freeze it for up to 3-4 months.
4.88 from 31 votes
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 41 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 839IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dip, Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex
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