Description
Elevate your Mexican dishes with this easy homemade enchilada sauce, bursting with rich, smoky flavor. Simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, this sauce is perfect for drizzling over cheesy enchiladas, tacos, or even as a zesty dip for tortilla chips. Impress your family and friends while creating unforgettable meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a blender, combine canned tomatoes with sautéed onions and garlic. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; add chipotle peppers for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg