Homemade Enchilada Sauce

By Linley Hanson

8/8/2022

Make a batch of this homemade enchilada sauce or double batch of this delicious sauce and keep it in the refrigerator until you are craving enchiladas during the week! This sauce is a great addition to any enchilada recipe, but you can also use it in our slow cooker chicken enchilada soup or our favorite chicken enchilada casserole !

Sauce it Up

How to use Enchilada Sauce

Meal prep shredded chicken and toss it with enchilada sauce for a meal prep bowl recipe.
Drizzle your favorite egg cup with enchilada sauce!
Toss grilled shrimp with a little enchilada sauce and serve them with a salad!
OMG, toss some chicken wings in this enchilada sauce. Can you imagine how delicious?

Enchilada Sauce 101

Do I need to boil enchilada sauce before I use it?

What can I use in place of enchilada sauce?

How long does enchilada sauce last in the refrigerator?

Can I freeze enchilada sauce?

Use Enchilada Sauce in these Recipes

Healthy Sweet Potato Chicken Enchiladas
Twice Baked Turkey Sweet Potato Enchilada Boats
Healthy Enchilada Dip

Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
▢ 2/3 cup water
▢ 3 tablespoons chili powder
▢ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
▢ 1 tablespoon ground cumin
▢ 2 tablespoons Franks , or more, to taste
▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients for enchilada sauce to a sauce pan, mix well and then cook over high heat. Bring to a boil.
Reduce to low heat and let sauce simmer for 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken and become glossy.
Use enchilada sauce immediately or let the enchilada sauce cool completely before placing it in an airtight container and storing it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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