Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Enchilada sauce is a vibrant and flavorful addition to any Mexican dish, transforming simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This homemade recipe features fresh tomatoes, aromatic spices, and just the right amount of heat, making it perfect for enchiladas or as a zesty topping for tacos. The rich aroma that fills your kitchen will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a regular blender.
- Return to heat, adjust seasoning with sugar, salt, and pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg