Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of this homemade enchilada sauce, perfect for elevating your favorite Mexican dishes. With a blend of rich tomato sauce, aromatic spices, and a hint of zest, this sauce promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether drizzled over enchiladas or used as a dip, this versatile recipe will bring joy to your kitchen and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water (more for thinner consistency)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add the tomato sauce and water to the spice mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Let cool slightly before using or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg