This homemade 10-Minute Easy Enchilada Sauce is one of my favorites. It’s actually my secret ingredient that makes everyone say YAM. Bold, rich, delightfully smoky, and spicy, it makes everything better, from tamale pie, chicken enchiladas, and huevos rancheros to your favorite tacos. Plus, this sauce comes together easily in 10 minutes (hence the name) with just a handful of pantry staples.
To make this enchilada sauce, start by making a roux. Combine oil and flour over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Add spices and herbs and cook for another 30 seconds. Gently pour in the broth while whisking the sauce to prevent lumps. Finally, whisk in the tomato sauce and bring the sauce to a simmer. Once at a simmer, remove from heat. You can make the recipe vegan and gluten-free, just sub the vegetable broth for chicken broth and gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour. The recipe yields 2 ¼ cups of red enchilada sauce.
To make the 10-Minute Easy Enchilada Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
Add 4 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano and whisk together for 30 seconds.
Slowly pour in 2 ¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons tomato paste until the mixture is smooth and bring to a simmer. Once at a simmer, remove from heat.
Serve it up in a pan of enchiladas, and enjoy! Make a double batch and freeze for up to three months or store it in a jar in the fridge for up to a week.
This 10-Minute Easy Enchilada Sauce is full of authentic Mexican flavor. It’s easy to make with pantry staples and tastes so great. What’s your favorite way to enjoy this sauce? Have any tips? Let us know in the comments below!
Superb sauce, wow!
OMG! This sauce is LIT! Made these bomb enchiladas for my girls' night, and we devoured them. It came together in ten mins, and everyone was like, 'What’s your secret?' So easy and soooo flavaful! Totally a game changer for taco night. Yaaaaaaaaaaaas!
Delicious enchilada sauce!
Absolutely loved it!
Amazing! I made this sauce for my friends and they couldn't get enough. It made our taco night unforgettable!
OMG! This sauce is fire! Whipped it up for taco night and everyone was like, "YASSS!" So easy too!
So easy, yum. Made it for taco night, kids loved it. Will become a weekly staple for sure.
Fantastic sauc! Love it!
This sauce is my go-to! Quick, easy, and way better than store-bought.
Yummy!
OMG, this enchilada sauce is the bomb! Made it in a flash for taco night with the fam, and everyone was raving about it. Love how quick it is and super tasty. Honestly, it's my new fave secret weapon in the kitchen!
¡Esta salsa es fabulosa! La hice en una cena con amigas y todas dijeron que era la mejor. Me encanta que sea rápida y rica, perfecta para mis tacos. Siempre la tendré en mi cocina.
This sauce is pretty dope! Made it last week for a taco night with my buddys and they were like wow. Took 10 min max, plus the smoke flavor was on point. 10/10 rec for quick meals.
YUM
So easy, dude! Whipped this up in a flash and it tasted bomb. My pals can't stop raving about it!
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