Easy Enchilada Sauce

Name: Easy Enchilada Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons self-rising flour; 2 tablespoons medium-spice Indian chili powder; 1.5 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.75 teaspoon onion salt; salt to taste

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A quick and easy enchilada sauce with a truly authentic taste.

Submitted by daniaduncan

Updated on November 23, 2024

close up view of Enchilada Sauce in a pot with a wooden spoon

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Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

6

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¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons self-rising flour
2 tablespoons medium-spice Indian chili powder
1 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion salt
salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and chili powder, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until flour is light brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes.
Gradually stream water and tomato sauce into the skillet while whisking flour mixture until completely incorporated and smooth. Stir in oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt; cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Cook’s Note

Chili powder is available in many different spice levels, so you may need to experiment. I live in India and had to substitute because many products are not available here. I used 1/4 cup medium-spicy Indian chili powder, and it was too spicy for us, almost like Old El Paso hot enchilada sauce. So, I ended up using 2 tablespoons. It's better to start off with less and add more later if needed.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110	Calories
10g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 485mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 192mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Easy Enchilada Sauce

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