Name: 10 Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup water (or more if needed); ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; salt

With just a few pantry staples and a few minutes, you can enjoy this flavorful 10 Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe. Fresher and brighter than store-bought, enjoy this sauce on tacos, eggs, chicken, and more.

Prep 2

Cook time 10

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10 Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe – this recipe is so easy to make and so much better than store-bought. It’s spicy and smooth. With just a few pantry staples, you can enjoy this 10 10-minute enchilada Sauce Recipe on tacos, chicken, burgers, eggs, and more.

small white bowls of red enchilada sauce and pico de gallo.

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10 Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe

You’re just a few ingredients and about 10 minutes away from his luscious sauce. It’s so easy I don’t think I’ll ever return to eating store-bought enchilada sauce. This is a staple sauce that I now keep on hand.

I originally made this sauce for my Enchilada Burger. If you’re looking for a different twist on a burger, definitely give it a try!

Ingredients

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vegetable oil
all-purpose flour
chili powder
tomato sauce
water or more if needed
cumin
garlic powder
onion powder
brown sugar
salt to taste

As much as the boys like Mexican-style food, I don’t know why I haven’t made Enchilada Sauce. I was intimidated, but with this easy recipe, you don’t have to be.

Everything goes in one pan to simmer. The one thing to watch for is not to get it too hot too quickly and scorch the sauce.

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful and spicy enchilada sauce that’s far superior to anything you can find in stores. With simple pantry staples, this versatile sauce can elevate a wide range of dishes, from tacos and chicken to burgers and eggs. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and savor the homemade goodness of this quick and easy recipe.

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Please remember that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used.

homemade enchilada sauce in a white bowl.

10 Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 12

Servings: 1 cup

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Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water or more if needed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt

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Instructions

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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir flour and chili powder into the oil; cook and stir until smooth.
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Gradually stir tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar into the flour mixture. Salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.