The secret to great enchiladas lies in the sauce. Canned or store-bought sauces usually fall short on flavor. After you make this easy enchilada sauce you won't buy the store-bought no more. This recipe is enough for 2-9x13 pans. And of course here is the recipe for enchiladas You don't have to use it right now you can freeze the leftovers for later use, or store in a jar in the fridge.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Active Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Arrisje
Materials
3tbspolive oil
1small minced onion
1tbspgarlic
3tbspall purpose flour
4cupschicken broth
1- 15ozcan of tomato sauce
2tbsptomato paste
1/3cupchili powder
1tbsporegano
1tbspcumin
2tspcoco powder
2tbspsugar
Instructions
Mince the onion. Put the olive oil in the pot and add the minced onion and chopped garlic. Brown slightly. Add the flour and cook for about a minute. Add the chicken broth stir well.
Then add all the other ingredients. Simmer for about 20 minutes. This is good for 2-9x13 enchilada casserole dishes.