Enchilada Sauce

This Enchilada Sauce is a rich, savory Mexican red sauce made with chili powder, cumin, oregano, chicken stock, and tomato paste! It tastes way better than store-bought and is ready in just 25 minutes!

Bring more Mexican flavor to your taste buds by checking out these Birria Tacos or this Slow Cooker Posole (pozole) that takes just 10 minutes to prep!

Mouthwatering Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Add a new, tasty spin of flavor to your favorite enchiladas by making them with this Enchilada Sauce Recipe! It doesn’t matter if you like Chicken Enchiladas or beef enchiladas; this sauce will prove that it’s better than any store-bought sauce you’ve ever tried!

This sauce is mouthwatering on enchiladas, and it’s also great in enchilada soup, casseroles, drizzled on tacos, burritos, nachos, and even over your morning eggs! We love to make large batches of this sauce to freeze into portions, making for easier meal prep on those busy nights!

Though this sauce isn’t overly spicy, it is a recipe you can tailor to your taste buds! For less heat, reduce the chili powder, and for more heat, add in cayenne pepper to taste.

Enchilada Sauce Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• All-Purpose Flour
• Chili Powder
• Ground Cumin
• Salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• Dried Oregano
• Tomato Paste
• Chicken Stock

Ingredient Notes

All good sauces have a few key ingredients that act as a road map to the flavor! In this recipe, most of them are simple pantry ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

Chili Powder – The kick of heat found in this sauce comes from the chili powder. Chili powder is made up of a blend of spices consisting of a combination of chiles along with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika. Though the specific ingredients may vary by brand!

Ground Cumin – This popular spice adds a rich, earthy flavor with a bit of warmth and smokiness.

Dried Oregano – An herb that balances out the acidic element from the tomato paste. Its slightly spicy and peppery flavor creates a bold taste that makes this sauce stand out from the rest!

Tomato Paste – To create the best-tasting red enchilada sauce, I’d recommend using a high-quality tomato paste. I love using Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste.

How To Make Enchilada Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Whisk in all-purpose flour, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, ground black pepper, and dried oregano once the pan is hot.
3. Add in tomato paste and chicken stock and whisk until there are no lumps.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer while whisking frequently. Then remove and use the enchilada sauce as desired.

Storage Instructions For Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Once the sauce has cooled, transfer it into an airtight container or jar with a tightly sealed lid. Store in the refrigerator and use it up within 5 days.

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