Enchilada Sauce Mix Recipe

Spice up your kitchen and impress your friends with this easy-to-make Enchilada Sauce Mix! Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, this recipe creates a delicious, authentic Southwestern flavor in minutes. Found in a treasured Southwest cookbook, this recipe is perfectly portioned for a 4oz jar – ideal for gift baskets alongside masa harina and a tortilla press. Elevate your enchiladas, tacos, or any Mexican-inspired dish with this vibrant and flavorful sauce mix.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 163.3 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Enchilada Sauce Mix

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How to Make Enchilada Sauce Mix

  1. **Prepare the Mix:** In a 4oz jar, layer the ingredients, beginning and ending with 1 tablespoon red chili powder. Alternate layers of the remaining ingredients, gently tapping down each layer with a tamper or the back of a spoon.
  2. **Make the Sauce:** Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. **Create a Roux:** Whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a light brown paste (roux) forms.
  4. **Add Seasoning:** Stir in the entire contents of the prepared spice jar.
  5. **Whisk in Water:** Slowly whisk in 4 cups of water until a smooth, gravy-like consistency is achieved.
  6. **Simmer and Finish:** Stir in 1/4 cup cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously for 10 minutes.
  7. **Storage:** If you have extra sauce, it freezes beautifully in 1 or 2 cup containers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Enchilada Sauce Mix?

Enchilada Sauce Mix takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Enchilada Sauce Mix?

Enchilada Sauce Mix has approximately 163.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Enchilada Sauce Mix?

The key ingredients for Enchilada Sauce Mix are Red Chilies, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Ground Oregano, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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