For an authentic recipe you've gotta start with rehydrated dried chiles mixed with vinegar and spices. Now you just need enchiladas!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Enchilada Sauce
This tasty Mexican sauce is usually tomato based but can also be made with tomatillos (green sauce). Whether you like it spicy or mild, we've got an enchilada sauce for you.
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Red Enchilada Sauce From Dried Chiles
Mild Enchilada Sauce
This mild sauce starts by making a seasoned roux that is then slowly simmered with water until thickened. Use in any recipe calling for enchilada sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce
This green enchilada sauce has an authentic, tangy flavor to add a little zip to tacos, burritos, and of course, enchiladas.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Enchilada Gravy Sauce
A thick roux spiced with cumin and chili powder turns this enchilada sauce up a few notches. Use in any recipe calling for enchilada sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Enchilada Sauce
This easy enchilada sauce is the perfect base for your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's both delicious and versatile.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Dry Enchilada Sauce Mix
Made with paprika, oregano, cumin, cornstarch, medium hot dry chili powder, garlic powder, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Enchilada Sauce
Made with onion, tomatillos, water, serrano or jalapeno peppers, lime, fresh cilantro, parsley, vegetable oil, white vinegar, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chunky Enchilada Sauce
Made with Tabasco sauce, water, yellow onion, green onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Oaxacan Green Tomatillo Sauce
Made with salt, tomatillos, garlic, white onion, vegetable oil, dried oregano, chipotle chiles en adobo, cilantro sprigs, adobo sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chile Macho (Green Chile Sauce)
Made with water, cornstarch, black pepper, chicken stock, Anaheim green chilies, tomatillas, onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Carlos Murphy's Tomatillo Sauce
Made with salt, garlic, tomatillos, arbol chilies
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Enchilada Sauce
Made with tomato sauce, water, flour, oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mild Tomatillo And Sweet Pepper Sauce
Made with black pepper, vegetable oil, tomatillos, salt, red onion, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, yellow bell pepper, olive oil, lime juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Enchilada Sauce
Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, water, canned green chilies, chili powder, cumin, cayenne or crushed red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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