If you’re anything like me, you’ve been grabbing that yellow can of pre-made enchilada sauce for years. Was there ever another option?
Well, yes. Actually yes there was.
Stumbling upon this recipe over at Gimme Some Oven changed the game for me. She suggested making your own homemade enchilada sauce, which seemed a bit crazy in my mind until I finally did it. Before school. While feeding both boys breakfast. And getting them dressed. And lunches made. And backpacks packed. And teeth brushed. And getting myself dressed(ish). And packing snow pants, hats, gloves, shoes. And warming up the car.
You get the picture.
It was that easy and made such a difference. Totally worth the 5 minutes it took to throw together, as it gave the recipe an instant authentic feel.
What to use with this deliciousness? Well, here are just a few ideas:
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Carnitas Tamale Pie
Shake these killer enchiladas up by swapping red sauce from the original green.
This chicken enchilada skillet looks ridiculous. Need to make ASAP.
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose or gluten-free flour
- 4 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute. Stir in the remaining seasonings. Then gradually add in the stock, whisking constantly to remove lumps. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until thick. Smells so good!
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
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I made that not too long ago Courtney, and you are correct, not sure why I waited so long to make it from scratch!
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LOVE this. I never realized it was so easy to make! Anything that eliminates one more processed can/jar/sauce, etc. is a fabulous thing.