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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

homemade enchilada sauce being spooned out of a glass jar
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  8 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ΒΌ teaspoon sea salt

Method

  1. Place the oil and flour in a medium saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until smooth, about 6 minutes. Once bubbling, whisk in the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, and tomato paste. Once combined, slowly whisk in chicken stock and salt and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.