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Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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This easy homemade enchilada sauce is quick to make, full of flavor, and inexpensive. Serve it with burritos or enchiladas for a delicious inexpensive meal.

Burrito with red sauce poured over it and garnished with cilantro and chopped green onions

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What you need to make homemade enchilada sauce

Ingredients for homemade red enchilada sauce: tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
  • tomato sauce
  • dried oregano
  • garlic powder
  • chili powder
  • onion powder
  • ground cumin

How to make homemade enchilada sauce

Tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano in a saucepan with a wooden spoon and a tea towel beside it on the counter.

Combine all ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.

Freezer instructions

This easy, made-from-scratch enchilada sauce can be made in bulk and frozen in recipe-sized portions. Simply multiply the recipe by the number of batches you would like to make (use the adjustable serving slider to adjust quantities), then divide the bulk sauce by that same number of portions to freeze. Label as follows:

Homemade Enchilada Sauceย  ย  ย  ย  Date____________________

Thaw and use in place of canned enchilada sauce. Equals one 15 oz. can enchilada sauce.

Recipe

Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

4.50 from 2 votes
This enchilada sauce is quick and easy to make and is less expensive than store-bought enchilada sauce. Serve it with burritos or enchiladas for a delicious inexpensive meal.
AuthorAuthor: Mary Ann
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Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine Gluten-free, Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings 1 recipe
Calories 138

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • ยฝ teaspoon oregano
  • ยฝ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ยฝ to 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • cumin to taste
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Instructions

  • Combine 15 ounces tomato sauce, ยฝ teaspoon oregano, ยฝ tablespoon garlic powder, ยฝ to 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and cumin to taste and let simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes to combine the flavors.

Notes

Nutrition data is for entire recipe.
This easy, made-from-scratch enchilada sauce can be made in bulk and frozen in recipe-sized portions. Simply multiply the recipe by the number of batches you would like to make (use the adjustable serving slider to adjust quantities), then divide the bulk sauce by that same number of portions to freeze. Label as follows:
Homemade Enchilada Sauceย  ย  ย  ย  Date____________________
Thaw and use in place of canned enchilada sauce. Equals one 15 oz. can enchilada sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 138 calCarbohydrates: 30 gProtein: 7 gFat: 1 gSodium: 2258 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 18 g
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Try homemade enchilada sauce in these recipes

  • Burrito mojado topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
    Burritos Mojados
  • A bowl of chicken enchilada soup garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and tortilla strips.
    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup (15 Minute Meal)
  • A tortilla covered with melted cheese, on top of ground beef, black beans, and tomatoes, all on a white plate. A fork is cutting into the tortilla.
    Beefy Bean Bake
  • Kidney beans, ground beef, and egg noodles topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions, in a skillet.
    Southwestern Hamburger Skillet
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Posted by Mary Ann; Updated on September 15, 2024Filed Under: Condiments, Sauces, Spreads & Marinades

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