Name: Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 19, 2026

This spicy enchilada sauce is ready in just ten minutes. The recipe doesn’t require any fancy ingredients, just a handful of spices that you probably already have at home. It’s perfect for smothering enchiladas, drizzling over tacos, or adding a flavorful kick to casseroles. Keeping a batch on hand makes it easy to add bold, authentic Mexican flavor to any meal.

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Enchilada Sauce

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Measure all the spices and put them together in a bowl. Measure the vegetable broth, flour, and tomato paste and set them aside.

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and fry for one minute, stirring constantly.

Add the spices and stir and sauté for about 30 seconds using a whisk. Slowly pour in the broth, stirring vigorously to dissolve any lumps.

Add the tomato paste and slowly bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove the sauce from the heat as soon as it begins to simmer. The enchilada sauce can now be used or served immediately, or it can be refrigerated after cooling.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast the dry spices like cumin and paprika in the oil for 30-45 seconds before adding liquid to unlock their full aromatic potential and deepen the sauce's flavor profile.
Whisking Wisdom 🥄
Use a flat-bottomed whisk and continuous motion when incorporating flour to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, silky enchilada sauce texture.
Heat Level Mastery 🔥
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil to allow spices to meld together and prevent scorching, which can create bitter undertones.
Personalized Spice Control 🌈
Balance the hot and sweet paprika to customize the sauce's heat level - more hot paprika for extra kick, more sweet for a milder flavor profile.
Storage Optimization 🧊
Store leftover enchilada sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.