mom's traditional enchilada sauce

Name: Mom's Traditional Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 25
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) red chili powder; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 pinch(es) ground black pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour

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Clemen Cifuentes

Rio Grande City, TX

Updated on Jan 21, 2014

If you've ever had authentic enchiladas, you'll love this sauce. Here in South Texas we love to eat enchiladas and let me tell you, it's all about the sauce. You and your family will love this basic version. It's full of flavor and it'll leave you asking for seconds. *Keep in mind that you may need to adjust the amount of the ingredients to your specific taste. This is just a base amount*

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 25-30 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup red chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pinches ground black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup all purpose flour

How To Make mom's traditional enchilada sauce

Step 1

In a low heat setting place sauce pan on burner. Add oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic to pan and cook for 3 minutes. This will release the spice flavors.

Step 2

Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and stir.
Step 3

Boil for 5 minutes.
Step 4

Lower heat and simmer. While simmering, make a rue with flour and water. Add Rue to desired sauce thickness. Simmer for an additional 7 minutes.
Step 5

Remove from heat and pour over your prepared enchiladas.
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