Introduction
Texas enchilada sauce is easy to make, and works perfectly with cheese and onion enchiladas, tostadas compuestas, or beef enchiladas. It’s a classic, delicious Tex-Mex flavor that you will never forget.
Note
This recipe makes use of my Tex-Mex Spice Blend, which is a common ingredient in many of my Tex-Mex recipes. Follow the link to learn how it’s made.
Recipe
Texas Enchilada Sauce
Classic Texas enchilada flavor
Equipment
- 1 cast-iron skillet
- 1 non-slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Tex-Mex spice blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter , or tahini
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp hot sauce , such as Tapatio
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet, sauté Tex-Mex spice in olive oil over medium heat while gently stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add chili powder and stir for one minute more
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and peanut butter. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix corn starch and cold water until smooth. Slowly add cornstarch liquid while stirring for one minute. Cook for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add hot sauce, and stir.
PRIVATE NOTES
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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