Quick and easy, hands down the BEST Enchilada Sauce Recipe ever! Made with warm, spicy chili powder, earthy cumin and bright oregano. An authentic enchilada sauce that is thick, rich and luscious plus only takes 15 minutes to make? You’re going to love this easy recipe, it’s a total winner and completely delicious!
Best Enchilada Sauce ever – this sauce is quick and easy too!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Are you planning a party? If so I seriously have you covered! We’re having a party over here with the gal’s from #FreakyFriday!
You remember what that is right? It’s when a bunch of us bloggers get together. We are assigned another colleague’s blog and get to choose, makes and share one of their recipes! This time I get to share a recipe from Life Currents!
Freaky Friday Spring Edition, 2018
I was super excited to be assigned Debi’s blog because I’ve known her “virtually” for the last couple of years. Deb has quite a mix on her blog where shares her love of food, DIY projects, research and more. Please make sure you head over to check out her blog and spend some time to get to know her better!
Debi and I have shared some friendly banter back and forth. We are both football fans – Debi is a Seattle Seahawk Fan and of course I’m a Green Bay Packer’s fan! We’ve jabbed each other here and there. It’s a friendly competition and always in good fun!
It was great going thru her blog, but tough to pick a recipe to share with you. There are just so many delicious options! After looking at the calendar and realizing Cinco de Mayo is (almost) here, I decided I had to share something for party fun. Hmmm…. was it going to Mexican Corn Salad? Or Mushroom Asada? and honestly this Avocado Sauce is totally to die for! There are many choices!
But I kept coming back to this enchilada sauce!
This red chili enchilada sauce comes together in just 15 minutes!
And you can see why, right? It’s quick easy and so flavorful – here are the steps to make enchilada sauce.
How to make the best enchilada sauce
- in a large skillet whisk flour and chili powder together until it’s combined
- add the oil, and whisk to combine, heat on low for 2 minutes, or until fragrant
- turn the heat up to medium, add broth, tomato paste, oregano, and cumin, whisking to combine
- bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, for 10 minutes, until sauce thickens and smooths out.
- this makes about 3 cups of sauce
This red chili sauce is so rich and thick, it’s just delicious!
What can I use enchilada sauce for?
- enchiladas – well I guess that goes without saying, right?!!! 🤣
- drizzled over spicy nachos!
- make a spicy Tex-Mex Pizza!
- swim some tamales in this heavenly sauce
- turn an ordinary pork roast into a fiesta with this braising liquid!
- how about lasagna Mexican style?!!
- top off a great tex-mex salad
- add to your Spanish rice for authentic flavor!
- huevos rancheros – doesn’t that sound delicious?
- chicken tortilla soup (you know I was going to work a soup into this right?!!)
Have I talked you into making this sauce yet? I know you’re going to love it when you do!
This is a simple sauce to make in fact you may have everything you need in your pantry and spice cabinet!
Shopping list for enchilada sauce
- red chili power
- flour
- cumin
- chicken or vegetable stock
I’ve made this sauce a couple of times now! The first night I made stacked cheese enchiladas and tonight roll chicken enchiladas – both were just amazing! If you love delicious Mexican food, I know you’ll really enjoy this recipe! It’s easy to make and just has the BEST flavor! The warm, spicy chili powder, earthy cumin and bright oregano are the perfect combination. This makes an authentic enchilada sauce that is thick, rich and luscious! If you love this sauce as much as we do, be sure to comment below and give it a five star rating!
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So are you planning something fun for the weekend? Are you going to a fiesta or will you be having some cervesas at home? I’d love to hear what your plans are! Be sure to comment below and let me know!
Best Enchilada Sauce
Best Enchilada Sauce
Quick and easy, hands down the BEST Enchilada Sauce Recipe ever! Made with warm, spicy chili powder, earthy cumin and bright oregano.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp oil olive, canola or avocado oil
- 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable
- 1 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
In a large skillet mix flour and chili powder together. Whisk it together well until it's throughly combined.
Add oil, and whisk to combine. Heat on low for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Turn the heat up to medium, add broth, tomato paste, oregano, and cumin, stirring to combine.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, for 10 minutes, until sauce thickens and smooths out.
Add salt and sugar, and taste for seasonings, adjusting to taste.
Don’t forget to check out the other Freaky Friday recipes…you’re sure to find some great recipes to try!
A Dish of Daily Life – Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
An Affair from the Heart – Everything Bagel Dip
A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures – Cottage Cheese and Pinto Bean Salsa
Bacon Fatte – No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert
Bowl Me Over – Best Enchilada Sauce
Hostess at Heart – Rhubarb Oat Muffins
LeMoine Family Kitchen – Brown Sugar Jalapeño Bacon
Life Currents – French Onion Tart
Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish – Tuscan Pork Sheet Pan Dinner
Mildly Meandering – Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Seduction in the Kitchen – Caprese Tortellini Skewers
Take Two Tapas – Mexican Beer Cheese Skillet
West Via Midwest – Reuben Totchos
Who Needs a Cape? – Raspberry Daiquiri Pie
This looks SO yummy, and your photos are gorgeous!!
I’m pinning this for later 🙂
Thank you Ang!! This is such a great sauce, so versatile!
This sauce sounds amazing and no doubt so much better then anything store bought! I love all your ideas on different ways to use it too! Love the idea of a Mexican style pizza!
It is SO GOOD Angela! I’ll be bringing some new yummy recipes to the blog, it too good to only use on enchiladas!
This BEST ENCHILADA SAUCE RECIPE looks super yummy!!! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!!!
Wonderful, I hope you give it a try Deanna!
I love making my own sauces! I can’t wait to try this one. It looks so rich and delicious.
You’ll love it Christie – excellent sauce, great depth of flavor really delicious!
This looks like the perfect enchilada sauce! I can’t wait to try it out!
Nailed it! Enjoy Madi!!!
Why have I never thought to make my. own enchilada sauce… I know its going to be so much better than store-bough! Cant wait to try this … it sounds so good!
You’ll love it Michele – so much flavor and so easy! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Loving this recipe! It’s so simple and so flavorful! Although I didn’t get to make it for today, I’m definitely saving it and making it later! Such a great recipe! Thanks!
I know you’re going to love this Liza! It’s so good with such flavor – enjoy!
This is one of our house favorites! So easy to make. We always have it in the fridge, or for longer storage, in the freezer. Full flavored! Yummy! I’m so happy you picked this recipe. It’s so good!
It is fantastic! I’m so appreciative of sharing this recipe on my site thank you Debi!
Us foodies know how important a great sauce is and how many things you can do with it. This sauce looks so thick and flavorful!
Yes, yes and YES! 😀 Thanks Julie this one is a real winner!!
Homemade enchilada sauce is the best! We always make our own too! Debi’s recipe is great and your pictures are gorgeous!
Yes it is – such a winning recipe. Thank you Michelle!
The combination of flavors in this sauce sound absolutely amazing and it couldn’t be easier to make! I can’t wait to give it a try!
Wonderful! I know you’ll enjoy this sauce Lisa! Thank you for stopping by Lisa.
There is nothing better than homemade!! This looks like a delicious sauce — I am going to give it a try on my shredded beef enchiladas this week!
Homemade is definitely the BEST!!!
I love that this has way more flavor than the store-bought! I just really want to put this in my margarita too!!
I’m sure there’s a way… right?!! Bring it on baby! 😀
You know I love all things Mexican but have never made my own enchilada sauce. No excuses, this is happening next time I get a hankering for enchiladas.
Perfect!! You will love it Lori, thank you!
This will be great to have on hand throughout the summer when we’re often in the mood for big flavors and “lighter” dishes! Can’t wait to try it!
Great, I hope you really enjoy this sauce it’s so versatile – thank you Michele!
Finally, a good red enchilada sauce recipe!! I’ve tried maybe a dozen this month but this is definitely my favorite. It’s got the perfect amount of spiciness for me and the texture is great! Thanks for sharing!
Sam isn’t this just the BEST?!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it also. Thank you!!