Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Homemade enchilada sauce is a flavor-packed delight that transforms any meal into a culinary fiesta. Infused with rich tomatoes, fragrant spices, and the perfect hint of heat, this easy recipe elevates your dishes while being quick to prepare. Whether drizzled over enchiladas or served as a zesty dip, you’ll find yourself reaching for this sauce time and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes along with juices. Mix well.
- Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg