Description
Elevate your meals with this easy homemade enchilada sauce that brings rich flavors and vibrant colors to your kitchen. Bursting with the perfect balance of spices, this sauce is ideal for enchiladas, tacos, or even as a flavorful dip. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious recipe that will make every dinner feel like a celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter for easy access.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, vegetable broth, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Allow it to bubble for about 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more chili powder or salt.
- Stir in lime juice before serving. If the sauce is too thick, add more broth or water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve over enchiladas or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg