# Easy Enchilada Sauce

> Ready in only 10 minutes, this easy enchilada sauce is super simple to make and requires no dried chiles. Made with chile powder, tomato paste and more.

**Prep time:** 2 minutes
**Cook time:** 8 minutes
**Total time:** 10 minutes
**Servings:** 4 servings (2 1/4 cups total)
**Storage:** Refrigerates up to 1 week, freezes up to 3 months

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## Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 1/4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste

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## Shopping List

### 🧂 Spices & Oils
- [ ] Olive oil (need 2 tbsp)
- [ ] All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend (need 2 tbsp)
- [ ] Chili powder (need 4 tbsp)
- [ ] Onion powder (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Salt (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Ground cumin (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Dried oregano (need 1/4 tsp)

### 🥫 Pantry
- [ ] Chicken or vegetable broth (need 2 1/4 cups)
- [ ] Tomato paste (need 2 tbsp)

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## Instructions

1. **Heat oil and make roux.** In a small pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk together for 1 minute.

2. **Add spices.** Add chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin and dried oregano and whisk together for 30 seconds.

3. **Add broth.** Slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly to make sure no big lumps form.

4. **Add tomato paste.** Add the tomato paste and whisk the enchilada sauce until completely smooth.

5. **Simmer and serve.** Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and serve.

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## Notes

- **Storage:** Can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. Can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- **Spice level:** Concerned this may be too spicy? Start with using only half of the chili powder and add more to taste.

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## Nutrition

Per serving (0.5 cups): Calories: 113.51 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.34g | Protein: 2.65g | Fat: 8.47g | Saturated Fat: 1.18g | Sodium: 1008.38mg | Potassium: 275.43mg | Fiber: 3.29g | Sugar: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 2494 IU | Vitamin C: 1.75mg | Calcium: 34.39mg | Iron: 2.1mg