Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Here's an easy and delicious Homemade Enchilada Sauce my husband loves. Serve over your favorite enchiladas.
Servings: 12
Calories: 19kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients so that you everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Ingredients
- Using a sharp knife and cutting board, mince 1 medium sweet onion and 1 clove garlic.
Make the Enchilada Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup vegetable oil, minced onion and garlic and 3 oz tomato paste. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir to combine so that all the flavors are mixed in.
- Mix in 2 cups chicken broth. Whisk together to create a smooth sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes uncovered.
- Use in your favorite Enchilada Recipe. This recipes makes approximately 2 1/2 cups.
Notes
*This recipe has been updated to use less tomato paste (from 10 oz to 3 oz) and no granulated sugar. (4/20/26)
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
