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Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe for Perfect Tex-Mex Dishes

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Feb 4, 2025
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Category: Sauces and Gravies
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Canned peeled tomatoes 400g
Water 200g
All-purpose flour 50g
White onions 100g
Vegetable oil 15g
Ground chili powder 1 teaspoon
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Garlic 1 clove
Brown sugar 1 tablespoon
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon

Instructions

To prepare the Enchilada sauce, start by peeling and thinly slicing the white onion. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the sliced onion. Sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Next, sift the flour and sprinkle it into the pan, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps. Gradually add the water, and to make it easier, you can use the same jug you used for the tomatoes. Add the peeled tomatoes to the pan, and stir the mixture to combine. Crush the garlic using a garlic press, and add it to the sauce.

Season the sauce with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Let the sauce simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Once the sauce has thickened slightly, blend it with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer it to a regular blender, but be cautious of the heat. After blending, return the sauce to the heat and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to reach the desired consistency.

Your homemade Enchilada sauce is now ready! Pour it over your favorite enchiladas or store it in an airtight container for future use. Enjoy!