Name: The Best Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth; 4 TBSP Butter; 4 TBSP Flour; 2 TBSP Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

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Enchilada Sauce

I absolutely love enchiladas, but I’ve always found store-bought enchilada sauce to be bitter. After a lot of experimenting, I think I’ve perfected this recipe for homemade enchilada sauce, and I think you’ll love it.

How to make Enchilada Sauce

Preheat a pot over medium heat and allow the butter to melt. When the butter has melted, add the flour to make a roux. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Slowly add the vegetable broth, stirring constantly. Then, add the seasonings and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Enchilada Sauce

Allow the sauce to cook for 15 minutes until thickened.

Serve the enchilada sauce over your favorite enchiladas and enjoy!

Enchilada Sauce

Try this enchilada sauce with my homemade beef enchiladas!

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-Ashton

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The Best Enchilada Sauce

The absolute best recipe for homemade enchilada sauce. This sauce can be used in enchiladas, Mexican pizzas or any other recipe your heart desires!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 6 Servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

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Ingredients

3 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth
4 TBSP Butter
4 TBSP Flour
2 TBSP Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

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Method

Preheat a pot over medium heat and allow the butter to melt.
When the butter has melted, add the flour to make a roux. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Slowly add the vegetable broth, stirring constantly.
Add the seasonings and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Allow the sauce to cook for 15 minutes until thickened.
Serve the enchilada sauce over your favorite enchiladas and enjoy.

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Ashton Wheeler

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Hi! I’m Ashton, a food blogger and meal-planning enthusiast helping busy families make dinnertime easier. I share family-friendly recipes, themed movie nights, and monthly meal planners designed to save time, reduce stress, and bring simple joy back to the kitchen. Thanks for being here!