How to Make Ten Minute Enchilada Sauce | Allrecipes

Watch how to make a 5-star enchilada sauce that tastes authentic but is super quick-and-easy to prepare. You'll start by browning a little flour in a skillet. That's the key to the terrific taste and texture of this sauce. Then traditional Mexican spices give it just the right depth and spiciness.

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[shaymarie]

What I like about this recipe is all the ingredients are in my kitchen already, don't have to run out to get anything. Just what I was looking for. Thank you for the post.

[tbatch]

this is just how my Mexican mother and grandmother made enchilada sauce except they used chicken broth instead of water. I'm not able to ask them how to do it, so I searched for a video that would be like their method. I've looked thru a few videos and yours is just how they did it. I remembered as I watched... I couldn't remember when the flour came into the process but this video helped me remember. THX!

[Readyroll]

I COOKED WITH IT. MY WHOLE HOUSE KNEW WHAT I WAS COOKING. IT SMELLS LIKE LOVE. ITS GREAT.

[allrecipes]

Great question. The only difference between self rising and regular flour is the addition of baking powder and salt. Many Allrecipes member used all purpose flour in this recipe with great success. Be sure to season with salt to taste. Enjoy!

[marisehernandez]

I am mexican american and this sauce is muy bueno! Thanks for sharing!

[niralinirmal]

This is such a great recipe. Simple easy and fast which yields perfect taste. The sauce turned out to be So so so so good

[adrianaaguilar]

My Mom and I prepared some great enchiladas and added this great sauce! Everyone enjoyed this dinner and could not stop saying how great they tasted. Thank you so much for sharing your tasty enchilada sauce. Thumbs up 😃

[Fazman]

Been looking for some good Tex-Mex sauce and Ima give this one a go. Do yourself a favor and fry the corn tortillas in oil for 30 seconds before you make your enchiladas. It adds a ton of flavor and that’s how most restaurants do it.

[justretired]

I just used it and my enchiladas were outstanding! It's a great recipe and easy to make. There may be better recipes for this sauce, somewhere, but I haven't found any, and it beats anything you can buy in a can.

[mandymoreno]

Omg finally a recipe similar to my grandmas! My grandma never measured anything so it’s nice to have measurements.... I’m not on that level yet 😉

[helenmartinez]

I was looking for an old school restaurant style flavor and this is a great Tex-Mex sauce! I added a teaspoon of low sodium Knorr bullion powder and half a pkg of Sazón coriander annatto for just a little kick! Thank you!❤️👍🏽

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Brett. Cumin powder is made from grinding up cumin seeds. This spices is often used in Mexican cooking.

[ashjackson]

Good basic recipe. Try these variations:

Use chicken broth instead of water.
Or, use beer instead of water.
Bump up the garlic to one generous tablespoon.
Use tomato sauce with minced jalapeno peppers already in it.
Add a teaspoon of brown sugar to the sauce.

Combine any of these variations - and enjoy!

I hope this helps.

[rubenlujan]

Another suggestion after frying the tortilla for 30 seconds, set it inside the enchilada sauce and submerge it for about a minute, remove the tortilla with a spatula, set it in a baking dish, add your cheese or chicken or whatever you're using then roll using, maybe, a couple of forks. I'm gonna try your enchilada sauce with chilaquiles today. But instead of just plain water, I think I may add Knorr's chicken flavored bouillon, 1 tsp per cup of water. When sauce is done, taste before adding any salt. Happy cooking!

[irmajimenez]

Went to buy sauce at two no three stores, didnt have. On way home, I say Lord u want me to make it from scratch..got home looking for help. So glad He showed me this. God bless, TFS!

[lidiaflores]

Muchas gracias 😃 por la receta 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 deliciosa salsa de enchilada👏👏👏 excelente 🌹🌹🌹

[suzybrat]

Just made this. In fact my enchiladas are in the oven right now. I used onion powder, because I didn't have onion salt and I used plain flour, instead of self rising. It's so good! I'll never buy the canned stuff again.

It makes enough for a decent size pan, double the recipe if you want more than one pan. :)

[berthatrevino]

I tried this recipe for my enchiladas and they came out awesome. Thanks for the recipe.

[steelhurricane]

This recipe is so easy and I love the orange sauce you see in authentic Mexican restaurants. It make must be the white flour and oil that lightens up the red chili powder. Yum.

[miathapapaya]

Oh my god that chili powder roux made my whole house smell mouthwatering. Actually I think I'll never buy the sauce again, this was so good. I used a 15 oz can of tomato sauce, some bouillon, paprika, pepper, the chili powder and flour roux and some chef merito carne asada seasoning. It made a whole lot, too.