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How to Make Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Forget the canned stuff! Let me show you how to make homemade enchilada sauce that will knock your socks off and it only takes minutes! Make ahead a batch for quick weeknight meals!

Homemade Enchilada Sauce in white bowl on wood table with tortillas

I’ve been testing out this sauce forever, I’ve made some very tasty homemade enchiladas with different versions and cooking methods, but I think I’ve finally found the answer to the nice thick, rich and perfectly easy enchilada sauce that you can make yourself with very little effort.  Sure, popping open a can is easy, and a few brands are actually really good.  But if you want to take it to the next level, let me show you how to make homemade enchilada sauce in minutes!

How to make homemade enchilada sauce

  1. Add ingredients to stock pot or dutch oven
  2. Heat and stir until thickened
  3. Enjoy

Homemade enchilada sauce in blue dutch oven with wooden spoon

It’s really just that simple – combining l0 ingredients in your favorite pot and letting it simmer until thickened.  Cool and store in jars to use this week or add to freezer bags or containers and thaw out anytime to make delicious enchiladas, soups and more.  You could make

We did a vote over on Instagram a couple weeks ago about making enchilada sauce and I can’t remember the exact results, but the majority of you there wanted to make it from scratch as long as it was easy!  So, I’d love to know what you think! Is it easy enough? Will you try it?  I’d love to hear from you!

glass jars filled with homemade enchilada sauce

Homemade Enchilada Sauce in white bowl on wood table with tortillas
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How to Make Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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Forget the canned stuff! Let me show you how to make homemade enchilada sauce that will knock your socks off and it only takes minutes! Make ahead a batch for quick weeknight meals!
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together cornstarch with water until smooth
  • Add all ingredients to saucepan or dutch oven
  • Bring to a simmer and whisk until smooth and thickened (about 10 minutes)
  • Allow to cool completely before storing in glass jars or freezer bags

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4331mg | Potassium: 1541mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6875IU | Vitamin C: 47.8mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 8.1mg
Servings: 2 approx 10 oz servings
Calories: 209kcal

 

 

Forget the canned stuff! Let me show you how to make homemade enchilada sauce that will knock your socks off and it only takes minutes! Make ahead a batch for quick weeknight meals! #garnishedplate #homemade #enchiladasauce #enchilada
Forget the canned stuff! Let me show you how to make homemade enchilada sauce that will knock your socks off and it only takes minutes! Make ahead a batch for quick weeknight meals! #homemade #enchiladasauce

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  1. 5 stars
    I love recipes like this, that teach people to make their own sauces and condiments. Once you go homemade, you never want store-bought! I think a lot of people mistake enthusiasm for homemade condiments as being snobby sometimes, but I’m always trying to tell people it’s not like that. It’s just gosh. Homemade IS BETTER! 🙂

  2. What is Ancho Chili powder ? Is it different from regular chili powder? I have never heard of it. Thank You ! The sauce looks amazing .

    1. Ancho chili powder is made from dried poblano peppers and has a nice smoky flavor compared to regular chili powder. It’s my favorite to use in chili and seasonings! You can find it in the spice aisle too, it can sometimes be a little trickier to find but I usually get it at Walmart or Target.

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