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Easy Enchilada Sauce

This easy enchilada sauce is easy to make in only 10 minutes and requires no dried chiles! All you need are a few staple herbs and spices in your pantry, and you’re good to go!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Author: Isabel - Isabel Eats

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
  • Add the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin and dried oregano and whisk together for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly to make sure no big lumps form.
  • Add the tomato paste and whisk the enchilada sauce until completely smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: This sauce can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Concerned this may be too spicy? Start with using only half of the chili powder and add more to taste.