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Enchilada Sauce

Authentic Style Enchilada Sauce
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Author: David Anderson

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 4 tbsp Flour Stir to cook, 30 seconds-1 minute
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 8 tbsp Chili Powder we use mild
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth 2 cans=3 1/2 cups; just add 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a medium sauce pan.
  • Slowly sprinkle flour into heated oil, stiring constantly with a whisk until cooked or golden color. About 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Slowly add remaining ingredients, while constantly whisking together.
  • Immediately pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly with a whisk, until ingredients are combined.
  • Continue whisking to prevent clumping and allow liquid ingredients to heat and simmer. This should only require a minute or two.
  • Once ingredients have started simmering reduce heat to medium high heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool time before making enchiladas.