This authentic recipe for Enchilada Sauce will take your Mexican dishes to the next level. Made with a blend of flavorful spices, this sauce is perfect for topping enchiladas or any other Mexican dish that needs a kick of heat and flavor. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this homemade sauce!
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- Dried Ancho Chilies — 3 (20g)
- Dried Guajillo Chilies — 2 (15g)
- Hot Water — 1 cup (240ml)
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Onion, chopped — 1 medium
- Garlic, minced — 3 cloves
- Cumin — 1 tsp (5g)
- Dried oregano — 1 tsp (3g)
- Salt — 1/2 tsp (2g)
- Sugar — 1/2 tsp (2g)
- Tomato Sauce — 1 can (14 oz / 400g)
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth — 1 cup (240ml)
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In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chilies for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the stems and seeds from the chilies, then transfer them to a bowl.
Add the hot water to the bowl with the chilies and let them soak for 15 minutes until softened.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Transfer the soaked chilies and water to a blender, along with the cooked onion and garlic. Blend until smooth.
Return the blended mixture to the skillet and stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, sugar, tomato sauce, and broth.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the enchilada sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using or storing it in an airtight container.
Use the authentic enchilada sauce to top your favorite enchiladas or other Mexican dishes. Enjoy!
