Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe

The secret to making delicious enchiladas is this homemade enchilada sauce! This recipe is easy to make and is sure to make your enchilada dish taste even better than before.

If you’ve ever made enchiladas before, you know that the sauce can make or break your recipe. That’s why I always make my homemade enchilada sauce to go along with any enchilada dish I might have planned for the evening. 

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. I can easily make it spur of the moment as long as I have canned tomato sauce on hand.

The rest of the ingredients are always in my spice cabinet, so I can quickly throw together some enchilada sauce for the meal. It’s also quick to make, which definitely makes it a favorite for me.

Not only is this enchilada sauce easy to make, it’s also delicious. Anytime we get enchiladas somewhere else, my family can immediately taste the difference. This just proves that fresh and homemade is definitely the way to go!

HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE

Ingredients

• 16 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 8 ounces water
• 1/2 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Additional Items Needed

• Can Opener
• Medium Saucepan
• Measuring Spoons

How to Make Enchilada Sauce

1. Add ingredients into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium to high heat.
2. Reduce heat to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and use in your favorite enchilada recipes.

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Your enchiladas won’t be the same without this homemade enchilada sauce. It’s super easy to make and also has a great flavor that will make any enchilada dish better than ever. Your family will fall in love with the taste just like my family did.

Recipes To Use This Easy Enchilada Sauce In

Southwest Chicken Enchiladas

Southwest Beef Enchiladas

Tex-Mex Taco Salad Bowl