Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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Have you ever considered making homemade enchilada sauce? Homemade enchilada sauce is so much better than anything you can get out of a can. Not to mention, it’s healthier and preservative-free. So what do you say, are you ready to make your own enchilada sauce too?

You can also use this Homemade Enchilada Sauce to make Pulled Pork Enchiladas. Or, perhaps you can add this tasty sauce to your favorite dip, like my Layered Mexican Bean Dip. 

To tell you the truth, I hadn’t either. Until one day when I was in the middle of cooking and realized I was out of enchilada sauce.

Yes, I came to my own rescue that day and made my own sauce. I’ve been making my own enchilada sauce from scratch ever since.

How to make homemade enchilada sauce:

I love experimenting with ingredients to come up with my own spice blends, sauces, and condiments. Sure, I realize there are those who prefer to go for the easy option, as in “open a can.” However, I like knowing that if I’m snowed in (a distinct possibility now that I own a home in Montana) I can still make anything my heart desires.

In order to make the enchilada sauce, you need to start off by making a roux. This roux is made with vegetable oil and flour and is used to thicken your sauce.

You also need chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Lastly, tomato paste and broth are added, resulting in amazing homemade enchilada sauce! Let’s look at the step by step directions:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan.
• Add flour, and stir to combine. Cook for one minute.
• Add the chili powder and chipotle pepper powder, and cook for one more minute, while you stir.
• Stir in garlic, onion powder, cumin, salt, and oregano. 
• Mix in tomato sauce, to form a paste. cook for an additional minute.
• Stir in the chicken broth, mix to combine. Simmer for 20 minutes on low.

Uses for this sauce

Not sure what to do with the enchilada sauce once you make it? No worries, that’s what I’m here for. This sauce is perfect to use in my Mexican Lasagna recipe.

Another idea is to mix some in your Breakfast Burritos, or Spanish/Mexican Rice. Lastly, consider stirring some enchilada sauce into your chili. If you need even more ideas, just let me know!

For other great recipes, check out the following posts: Tahini Sauce, Peanut Dipping Sauce, Chimichurri Sauce, Honey Mustard Sauce,  Spicy Chili Sauce, and Tomatillo Salsa.

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