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. This sauce is famous in my family, and I think you’ll love it too!
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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.
Allow the sauce to cook for 15 minutes until thickened.
Serve the enchilada sauce over your favorite enchiladas and enjoy!
Try this enchilada sauce with my homemade beef enchiladas!
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-Ashton
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The Best Enchilada Sauce
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
Instructions
- 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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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!