Enchilada Sauce

This Enchilada Sauce is easy to make and packed with amazing spices for the right taste and texture. Never has it been easier to cook a homemade Enchilada sauce that the whole family will devour in no time.

I get the question all the time from readers which enchilada sauce is the best, most delicious, and packed with good flavor. I understand it is not easy for everyone to access a quick sauce with no fuss. And canned ones simply lack flavors, are full of weird stuff, and just don’t taste well.

This is when I realized that I never put an Enchilada Sauce recipe on my blog.

But friends the wait is over and it is even naturally vegan and gluten free. But no one would ever taste it.

You can count on this easy enchilada sauce recipe in many ways.

It is perfectly seasoned, easy to make with a homemade seasoning, addictive, versatile, budget friendly and delicious.

What you get is a kitchen staple for all enchiladas, lasagnas like my Enchilada Lasagna (vegan, gluten free), Mexican inspired soups like the Spicy Garlic Enchilada Soup, or even Mac and Cheese such as the One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.

What is in this Enchilada seasoning

As always, the seasoning is essential to make this sauce recipe pop. What you need is:

• oregano
• cumin
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• smoked paprika

What you need for this enchilada sauce

• seasoning
• vegan butter
• tomato paste
• cornstarch
• vegetable broth

How to make Enchilada Sauce

In a casserole melt vegan butter and add spices like oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder.

Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and fry for around 30 seconds on medium heat.

Next add tomato paste, vegetable broth, cornstarch, and stir until the sauce thickens and reaches the desired texture.

You can use it immediately for meal prep, in enchiladas, casseroles, rice dishes and so much more. This is such an amazing condiment to season any boring dish into a flavorful meal.

Great for dinner, lunch, make ahead any 30 minute meals that you plan during the week or weekend.

Tips and tricks to love this red Enchilada Sauce even more

How long will it last fresh? If you plan to store your Enchilada Sauce to make ahead. Let it cool a bit before transferring to a glass jar with a lid on top. It will stay keep fresh in the fridge for around 2 weeks.

Make ahead meals: Make a double batch, so you have it already on hand. One preparation, countless possibilities. So this is a great way for any meal prep idea.

If you are sensitive to spices, use less seasoning according to your preferences.

Try this Enchilada Sauce for yourself, easy to make and delicious with simple ingredients.

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Cheers, Florian.