Amy's Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Craveable, easy homemade enchilada sauce that's ready in 25 minutes! This simple recipe delivers rich, authentic flavor perfect for your next taco night or enchilada feast. Double the batch and freeze for future deliciousness.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 99.3 kcal
Protein 6g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amy's Enchilada Sauce

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water (or chicken broth)
  • Flour (not in recipe)
  • Garlic Cloves (not in recipe)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or water)

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How to Make Amy's Enchilada Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (optional), salt, and black pepper.
  2. Gradually whisk in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sugar.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more cayenne for extra heat, or sugar for sweetness.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. This sauce is great served immediately, or even better the next day after the flavors have melded.
  7. Double the recipe and freeze for later use!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Amy's Enchilada Sauce?

Amy's Enchilada Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Amy's Enchilada Sauce?

Amy's Enchilada Sauce has approximately 99.3 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Amy's Enchilada Sauce?

The key ingredients for Amy's Enchilada Sauce are Tomato Sauce, Water, Flour, Garlic Cloves, Salt, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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