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enchilada sauce

Recipe by
Joni Wagner
Whiteland, IN

Quick and easy and much better tasting than canned.

method Stove Top

Ingredients For enchilada sauce

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    chili powder
  • 16 oz
    chicken stock
  • 10 oz
    tomato puree
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin

How To Make enchilada sauce

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil.
  • 2
    Make a roux by adding flour and cook, whisking for 1 minute.
  • 3
    Whisk in the chili powder and cook briefly (30 seconds or so).
  • 4
    Whisk in the chicken stock, tomato puree, oregano and cumin and bring to a boil.
  • 5
    Reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes, lid askew, until flavors have a chance to meld, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    Season to taste with salt and garlic powder, if desired.
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