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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

By Rachael | Updated on May 21, 2021

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Homemade enchilada sauce made from scratch ALWAYS beats that from a can. This rich, creamy and savory enchilada sauce has all the added flavor that you need to enhance all your Mexican meals with a bang!

Mexican food in our home is a staple. If you are a lover of enchiladas like we are, try this Easy Pork Enchiladas, Chicken Enchilada Meal Prep Bowls or Creamy Green Chili Turkey and Egg Enchiladas. And use this homemade enchilada sauce! 

Homemade enchilada sauce in glass jar.

This recipe is so easy, so you can bet that while not as simple as opening a can, it is not much harder, and tastes far better.

If you think about the work it takes to go to the store and purchase a can of enchilada sauce, then come home and open it, chances are this homemade sauce will actually require less time and effort.

This authentic enchilada sauce will save you from opening a can of sauce that won’t be nearly as good. It is simple and savory and goes with so many tasty Mexican dishes.

Why this Enchilada Sauce is Better Than Canned

Who doesn’t love a good enchilada!? Nothing ruins it like a bad sauce.

Everything is so fresh, easy to make and delicious! You know you are going to be treated well too!

With a growing family, I decided I better make my own version of enchilada sauce and have it on hand when we are craving a little bit of Mexico.

I have to tell you guys, this is hands down the BEST of the BEST sauce! I even impressed myself with this sauce.

It tastes just like the restaurant, if not better! It is rich and creamy with all the Mexican flavors blended together.

The smell of cooking it, is just as good!

What you need to make enchilada sauce

Simple everyday ingredients that can make a huge difference on your enchiladas.

  • Light olive oil
  • Flour
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic salt
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Chicken or vegetable broth

Homemade enchilada sauce in glass jar.

How to make homemade enchilada sauce?

Making enchilada sauce is SO simple and it literally takes minutes with no prep work.

You will be making a roux with the seasonings and chicken or vegetable broth.

When done, pour this sauce over a pan of cooked enchiladas for an authentic Mexican meal that your family will love.

  • Heat oil in saucepan on medium heat
  • Stir in flour
  • Add in all spices, stirring well.
  • Slowly stir in chicken or vegetable broth
  • Let thicken

Can you make this sauce ahead of time?

This homemade red Enchilada Sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week in a jar or airtight container.

You can also store enchilada sauce in the freezer in an airtight container or ziplock bag. It will freezer for up to 3 months.

Homemade enchilada sauce in glass jar.

Make this a complete meal

Mexican Mondays is a hit at our house. We love knowing what we are making and enjoy a complete meal all together around the dinner table.

We love to include all things Mexican in our dinner.

Pick from one of each of these and form a meal your family will know and love.

  • Sides: Easy Mexican Rice Skillet, Spanish Rice or Mexican Corn Salad.
  • Main dish: Chicken Enchilada Meal Prep Bowls or Chicken Enchiladas Bowl (Keto)
  • Chips and Salsa: Restaurant Style Blender Salsa, Bean Salsa with Honey Lime Vinaigrette or Mango Avocado Salsa with chips.
  • Dessert: Churros or Cinnamon Cream Cheese Stuffed Churro Bites

Tips for making homemade enchilada sauce:

  • I am a big lover of Cumin and if you’re not, use less.
  • If you’re planning on making your broth from bullion it will be saltier, so make sure to use less salt.
  • You’ll want to keep the burner on a lower setting. Let it warm just enough to let the flavors bloom.

Looking for more ways to have an enchilada?!

  • Easy Pork Enchilada Soup
  • Zesty White Chicken Enchiladas
  • Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • Roasted Veggie Enchiladas

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

This rich, creamy and savory enchilada sauce has all the added flavor that you need to enhance all your Mexican meals with a bang!  
4.50 from 8 votes
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Course: Main, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: enchiladas, baked enchiladas, enchilada sauce, sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs light olive oil
  • 2 Tbs flour whole wheat works great
  • 4 Tbs chili powder if using a hot chili powder, adjust according to taste
  • 3/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 2 c chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Heat oil in saucepan on medium heat
  • Stir in flour
  • Add in all spices, stirring well.
  • Slowly stir in chicken or vegetable broth
  • Let thicken

Notes

One note, I am a big lover of Cumin, so feel free to adjust to your tastes, use less cumin if you aren't as fond of it as I am.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2372IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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  1. Lauren says

    August 29, 2019 at 8:40 am

    This is the only sauce we use! I don't even need to look at the recipe anymore, I have it memorized!
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  2. Beth Pierce says

    August 29, 2019 at 9:02 am

    What a delicious recipe! Looking forward to enjoying this with enchiladas tonight! Yum!
    ★★★★★
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  3. Katie says

    August 29, 2019 at 9:50 am

    Love how easy yet delicious this is. Thanks for sharing!
    ★★★★★
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  4. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    August 29, 2019 at 10:03 am

    mmmm..this sounds incredibly delicious!! A must make!!
    ★★★★★
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  5. Laura Reese says

    August 29, 2019 at 10:31 am

    I have been wanting to make this!
    ★★★★★
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