Chipotle Enchilada Sauce
Elevate your homemade enchiladas with this bold and smoky Chipotle Enchilada Sauce, packed with rich, complex flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines the warmth of chili powder and cumin, the fragrant earthiness of dried oregano, and the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. A silky roux made with olive oil and all-purpose flour sets the stage, while tomato paste and vegetable broth create a perfectly balanced, velvety texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this customizable sauce can be left slightly textured or blended to a smooth consistency, making it a versatile addition to your favorite enchilada dishes. Store any extras for up to a week to enjoy the spicy, smoky goodness again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until it forms a light golden roux.
Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
Add the tomato paste and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, mashing the peppers gently with a spoon to release their smoky flavor.
Pour in the vegetable broth gradually while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from heat and blend the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender for a smoother texture, if desired.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using it for enchiladas or storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2852 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1391 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
