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Enchilada Sauce

A quick and easy enchilada sauce made with simple ingredients that elevates your Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the tomato sauce to the pan, stirring well to combine.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and mix everything together.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the lime juice.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

This enchilada sauce pairs beautifully with various dishes, enhancing flavors and adding zest.