Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Homemade enchilada sauce is a flavor-packed masterpiece that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. With its vibrant red hue and zesty blend of spices, this versatile sauce is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or as a dip for chips. Quick and easy to make, it brings the fiesta to your table, making weeknight dinners a celebration worth savoring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering/Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices) and mix well. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg