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Wooden spoon scooping sauce from glass jar filled with enchilada sauce.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: enchilada sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Laureen King
This recipe for Homemade Enchilada Sauce is so easy to make! Just a few simple ingredients and it can be made in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Poblano peppers finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can tomato sauce 680ml/24oz size
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet sauté the onion until soft and slightly browned. (about 5 minutes)
  • Add the garlic and Poblano peppers. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the oregano, ground cumin and chili powder.
  • Add the tomato sauce and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

If you prefer the enchilada sauce thinner stir in 1/2 cup of vegetable or chicken broth. 

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1627mg | Potassium: 1244mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1790IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 5mg