Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour and chili powder into the oil; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually stir tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar into the flour mixture, respectively. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
76 cal
4%

Fat
5.8 g
9%

Carbs
6.1 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (6)

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Sarah Jo

Aug. 21, 2012

"I made the recipe as written to start though once I tasted it, I did add more spices (more cumin, garlic powder, onion powder) plus fresh ground pepper and teaspoon of mexican oregano--it just needed ..." See moremore. I used this in Chicken Enchilada Soup, it worked out nicely. One recipe of this was just enough for a whole recipe of Chicken Enchilada Soup."

kkennedy

Jan. 16, 2013

"I agree with Sarah Jo...I did the same thing. It was good, but definitely needed more spices, so as I was cooking and tasting, I added more of the spices and pepper, as well...." See more"

Paula

Feb. 2, 2013

"I hate to admit this, but I don't use enchilada sauce enough to know a good recipe when I see it. So I took the advice of the other two reviewers and added more cumin and onion powder. It seemed to be..." See more too much sugar to me, but perhaps it's supposed to be that sweet."

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