Description
Homemade enchilada sauce is a flavor-packed addition to your favorite Mexican dishes. With a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and spicy notes, this sauce elevates enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, making every meal feel like a fiesta. Easy to customize for heat levels, it’s a must-have in your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving comfort food, this vibrant sauce will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder (mix of mild and hot)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend sautéed mixture with canned tomatoes until smooth.
- Pour in vegetable broth, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg