Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Get ready to spice up your taco nights with this bold and zesty homemade enchilada sauce! 🌶️✨ Made from a perfect blend of spices, this sauce delivers rich, flavor with just the right kick. Simmered until smooth and fragrant, this enchilada sauce is a total game-changer—perfect for smothering over enchiladas, spooning into burrito bowls, or using as a fiery dip for chips. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll never go back to the canned stuff! 🌮🔥

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Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Author: Francesca Cuisine: Sauce Recipe Keys: S sauce

Description

Simple, bold, and bursting with flavor, this homemade enchilada sauce comes together quickly with just a few pantry staples. Made from spices, and broth, it’s the perfect easy sauce to elevate your enchiladas, tacos, or any Mexican-inspired meal—no fancy ingredients or long simmering required!

Ingredients

Servings

• ¹⁄₂ tsp Garlic Powder
• ¹⁄₂ tbs Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Cumin
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chili Powder
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Heat the Oil

   Add a bit of oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat.

1. Make a Roux

   Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it into the oil to form a smooth paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.

1. Add the Broth

   Slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly to keep the sauce smooth.

1. Season

   Stir in your spices.

1. Simmer and Thicken

   Let the sauce simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring regularly, until it thickens up.

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