Welcome to our flavorful guide on creating the perfect enchilada sauce right in your own kitchen! This homemade sauce will elevate your enchiladas to a whole new level of deliciousness. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you'll never go back to store-bought sauce again.
Ingredients:
60g butter or margarine
1/4 cup plain flour
2 tbsp ground chili (add only 1 tsp for a milder sauce)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
140g tomato paste
2 tomatoes, finely diced (optional)
3 tsp chicken stock powder
3 cups water
Instructions:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and stir until golden brown.
Stir in the ground chili, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add the tomato paste and diced tomatoes, continue stirring.
Mix the chicken stock powder with water and slowly pour into the sauce, stirring constantly.
Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Your perfect enchilada sauce is ready to be drizzled over your favorite enchiladas!
The homemade enchilada sauce adds a rich and authentic flavor to your dishes. Experiment with the spice levels and customize the sauce to your liking. This sauce is also great for meal prepping as it can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
If you're looking to enhance your enchiladas, making your own sauce is the way to go. This recipe is a perfect addition to your enchiladas, bringing out the true essence of this Mexican classic.
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