15 Best Enchilada Sauce Recipes That Will Kick Up Your Enchiladas
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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Whether you’re in the mood for a quick weeknight dinner or an extra-special weekend meal, you can’t go wrong with a classic enchilada recipe. Since a good enchilada starts with a tasty sauce, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best enchilada sauce recipes to take your enchilada game to the next level.
From smoky and spicy to sweet and mild, our list of enchilada sauces has something for everyone. Prefer to make it from scratch? We’ve got you covered with easy recipes using common pantry ingredients. Get ready to ditch those premade versions.
No matter which recipe you choose, you’ll be sure to end up with a flavorful sauce that will make your enchiladas stand out from the rest.
Isabel Eats
Green Enchilada Sauce
This Green Enchilada Sauce recipe is made from roasted green chiles, onions, garlic, and some classic Mexican herbs and spices all in only 20 minutes! It's easy to make and great for making enchiladas, chilaquiles and more.
4
3,487
18
20 min
TOTAL TIME
193
CALORIES
$0.67
PER SERVING
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Tastes Better from Scratch
Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This quick and easy Enchilada Sauce recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and only takes 15 minutes to make. It's more cost effective, healthier, and tastes better than anything in a can!
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9,498
58
20 min
TOTAL TIME
100
CALORIES
$0.47
PER SERVING
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Lil' Luna
Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This fan favorite Red Enchilada Sauce is one of our most popular sauce recipes. You'll never buy canned enchilada sauce again!
58
20 min
TOTAL TIME
605
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
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Evolving Table
Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Red Enchilada Sauce is a delicious and simple recipe that is simple to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. Quickly whip up a batch with simple easy-to-find ingredients like broth, tomato paste, and Mexican spices. You can even double the batch and save half for later.
23
20 min
TOTAL TIME
92
CALORIES
$0.30
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
The best enchilada sauce and it’s incredibly easy to make, plus, it freezes beautifully! You will never buy store bought enchilada sauce again!
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36
17 min
TOTAL TIME
74
CALORIES
$0.18
PER SERVING
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Sweet Cayenne
Roasted Poblano Enchilada Sauce
Roasted Poblanos are used to make this green enchilada sauce. This sauce can be used over enchiladas, to smother burritos, as a breakfast taco filling, or on omelets!
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38 min
TOTAL TIME
158
CALORIES
$1.42
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce
This easy-to-make Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce combines common pantry ingredients with robust flavors that transform any enchilada recipe. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you'll have a homemade sauce that's both rich and delicious.
3
20 min
TOTAL TIME
147
CALORIES
$0.45
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
1
In a small saucepan, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the all-purpose flour to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
3
Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano, and cook for another minute, whisking constantly.
4
Gradually pour in the low-sodium chicken stock, whisking constantly to combine until no lumps remain.
5
Stir in the tomato paste and continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer, and cook uncovered for about 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
7
Taste the sauce and season with salt, as needed.
8
Use the enchilada sauce immediately in your favorite enchilada recipe and enjoy!
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Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce
The best homemade gluten-free enchilada sauce! This recipe is easy to make and way more flavorful than any store-bought sauce. Plus you can rest easy knowing it's 100% gluten-free!Use this sauce to make these delicious gluten-free enchiladas!
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368
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
68
CALORIES
$0.36
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Green Enchilada Sauce
Roasting the tomatillos and chiles in this easy homemade enchilada sauce recipe adds a little time but brings out a deeper flavor that really elevates this sauce over store-bought versions. Plus, making homemade allows you to control the ingredients to make a delicious sauce that meets your dietary ...
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1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
282
CALORIES
$2.37
PER SERVING
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Bites Of Flavor
Roasted Tomato Enchilada Sauce
1 SMARTPOINT per serving
233
1 hr 18 min
TOTAL TIME
321
CALORIES
$2.46
PER SERVING
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Healthy Mid-Western Girl
Oil Free Vegan Enchilada Sauce
A healthy enchilada sauce—made without oil or butter—that you can whip up in about 15 minutes.
1
284
6
20 min
TOTAL TIME
69
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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Life Currents
Easy Enchilada Sauce
Just a few pantry staples and about 20 minutes, you have rich and thick flavorful Homemade Easy Enchilada Sauce. Use it on all your Mexican food for a complex and delicious flavor!
2
13
18 min
TOTAL TIME
71
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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House of Yumm
Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce
Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce. This quick and easy recipe comes together in about 10 minutes. It's bold and flavorful and will give your enchiladas an authentic taste! If you don't have any enchilada sauce on hand or you're wanting to elevate your cooking this recipe is for you! And you will n...
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19,870
394
15 min
TOTAL TIME
395
CALORIES
$1.27
PER SERVING
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Know your produce
Green Enchilada Sauce
This homemade Green Enchilada Sauce is made with roasted tomatillos, chilis, onion, garlic, and spices. Perfect for meat or veggies.
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
76
CALORIES
$0.93
PER SERVING
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The Defined Dish
Easy Chipotle Chili Enchilada Sauce
A super easy gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 approved enchilada sauce with a tasty chipotle kick!
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1
399
CALORIES
$3.39
PER SERVING
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Kevin Is Cooking
Green Enchilada Sauce
Green enchilada sauce is an easy way to get fresh, authentic flavors in your dishes. Make this recipe and you may never buy canned sauce again.
3
754
3
25 min
TOTAL TIME
106
CALORIES
$0.92
PER SERVING
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