This makes a generous 4 cups of enchilada sauce. Use this recipe when making Lazy Layered Enchiladas

Easy Enchilada Sauce

Budget-friendly and money saving. Very easy and quick to assemble and full of flavor!

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1-2 Tbsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 1 can 6oz tomato paste
  • 4 cups water vegetable or beef broth works too
  • 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Put oil and onion in a small sauce pan. Cook onions until they are soft and translucent.

  2. Add flour and cook for a minute. Then add spices and tomato paste. Mix well and cook for another minute.

  3. Add water or broth and vinegar. Mix until all blended. On low heat, simmer for 10 minutes.