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Best Enchilada Sauce

Best Enchilada Sauce

A rich homemade Mexican-style sauce made with chili powder, spices, and tomato.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Sauce Base:
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Seasoning:
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Liquid:
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a saucepan and whisk in flour to make a roux.
  • Add chili powder and spices and stir briefly.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth and tomato paste.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Cool slightly before using or storing.

Notes

Whisk constantly to prevent lumps
Adjust chili powder for desired spice level
Store leftovers in the refrigerator
Use vegetable broth for the vegetarian version