I never thought to make my own enchilada sauce, but now I'll never buy store bought again! This is so yummy, easy and has such a wonderful depth of flavor. YUM! It is a large portion though, so I froze some to use another time.
Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth, divided
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato purée
Preparation
- Heat 1/4 cup chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until tender and liquid evaporates. Add the remaining broth, chili powder, and remaining ingredients; stir well. Partially cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Enchilada Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CUISINE: Authentic, Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Cinco de Mayo
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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