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    You are here: Home / Recipes / All Recipes / Homemade Enchilada Sauce

    Homemade Enchilada Sauce

    Posted: Dec 2, 2019 Last Modified: Apr 30, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Homemade Enchilada Sauce packed with flavour and is so simple to make. It's also freezer friendly so you can make a double batch and freezer half for later!

    This Homemade Enchilada Sauce packed with flavour and is so simple to make. It’s also freezer friendly so you can make a double batch and freezer half for later!

    This Homemade Enchilada Sauce packed with flavour and is so simple to make. It's also freezer friendly so you can make a double batch and freezer half for later!

    The Easiest Enchilada Sauce

    Got 10 minutes? That’s all you need to make this super easy enchilada sauce. I love having enchilada sauce on hand! I usually have shredded chicken on hand my weekly meal preps and having enchilada sauce means I can change up the flavours throughout the week to keep things exciting without having to put in too much effort.

    Plus I find that store bought enchilada sauces tend to have added sugar, colourings, and “natural flavours” and while I don’t mind having sugar in my general diet, if I can make it at home without the extras non-necessities, then why not?

    What You’ll Need To Make Enchilada Sauce at Home

    ingredients for enchilada sauce

    • chipotle pepper + adobo sauce
    • chicken or vegetable broth/stock
    • olive oil
    • flour
    • chili powder
    • cumin
    • dried oregano
    • onion powder
    • salt
    • tomato paste

    How To Make Homemade Enchilada Sauce at Home

    In a food processor or blender, add in your chipotle pepper and adobo sauce with 1/2 cup of stock. Blend until smooth.

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add in the flour, whisking for 1 minute or until fully combined.

    Next, add in the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, and tomato paste before stirring in the rest of your stock around 1/2 cup at a time.

    Let it simmer until it is at the thickness you desire.

    How To Make Homemade Enchilada Sauce at Home

    Freezing Instructions for Enchilada Sauce

    • Freeze the enchiladas in an airtight container.
    • When ready to use, let the sauce thaw out in the fridge.
    • I do not recommend thawing and refreezing multiple times. Try using something like souper cubes or freezing in 1 cup portions so you can thaw out the sauce as needed.

    Ways To Use Enchilada Sauce

    • enchiladas
    • enchilada soup
    • enchilada chicken (slowcooker + chicken + sauce, so easy, so good!)
    • tacos
    • Mexican lasagna
    • huevos rancheros
    • Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta from Pressure Cooking Today.

    Want to try another sauce? Here’s my basic Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe.

    This Homemade Enchilada Sauce packed with flavour and is so simple to make. It's also freezer friendly so you can make a double batch and freezer half for later!

    Homemade Enchilada Sauce

    This Homemade Enchilada Sauce packed with flavour and is so simple to make. It’s also freezer friendly so you can make a double batch and freezer half for later!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 8 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 2 chipotle pepper
    • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
    • 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth/stock
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 tbsp flour
    • 4 tbsp chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin
    • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste

    Instructions

    • In a food processor or blender, add in your chipotle pepper and adobo sauce with 1/2 cup of stock. Blend until smooth.
    • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add in the flour, whisking for 1 minute or until fully combined.
    • Next, add in the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, and tomato paste before stirring in the rest of your stock around 1/2 cup at a time.
    • Let it simmer until it is at the thickness you desire.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Mexican

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