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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

An easy enchilada sauce that is quick to prepare and is perfect for so many dishes! This recipe only takes minutes to make.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chili sauce, easy sauce, Enchilada sauce, homemade enchilada sauce, Mexican sauce
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil you could use good quality olive oil
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and Kosher salt.
  • 2. Begin by heating the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • 3. Add spice mix to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  • 4. Add tomato paste and water. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat until you have a smooth consistency and there are no clumps (approx. 2 minutes).
  • 5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • 6. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g