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Quick and Easy Mexican Enchilada Sauce Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Try this recipe for a quick and easy homemade enchilada sauce recipe and make your own home made enchilada sauce. This Mexican food recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Use your homemade enchilada sauce to make portabella mushroom enchiladas or try these vegetarian black bean and veggie enchiladas.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:

Heat the oil, flour and chili powder together in a large pot. Allow to cook for a minute or two.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a slow simmer. Stir well to combine and dissolve tomato paste in water. Allow to cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more spices as desired.

More enchilada sauce recipes to try:
Red Chile Enchilada Sauce Mexican Chile Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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