Quick Enchilada Sauce

23 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This recipe is ready to use in about 10 minutes and so much better then the canned sauce in the Mexican foods aisle at your local grocery store. This is a quick, easy version if you don't have the patience or time to completely make from scratch. Hope you enjoy!” - by Tammy S

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste

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Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
24 cal
1%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Carbs
4.9 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (23)

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danasweets

May. 14, 2012

"This is called "quick enchilada sauce" for a reason. It's very quick, and though one reviewer didn't like it because it tastes canned, but it sure is quick, compared to making the sauce from dried ch..." See moreiles, and unlike canned, you know what's in it because it's made at home. I have made this 3 times now. My husband loves it, my children love it, and I love that it's quick and easy. Thank you, Tammy S, for sharing your recipe!"

trishthedish725

Mar. 3, 2012

"Sorry...this is still like canned sauce. If you buy the mexican dried chiles (I use Anaheim or California ) soak them in hot water, then put in blender with your spices & beef broth then you have a q..." See moreuick, and DELICIOUS uncanned sauce."

Biokerristry

Jun. 18, 2012

"This is a good quick sauce to utilize when there isn't time or the ingredients to do something a little more authentic. Will definitely use this sauce again...." See more"

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