Homemade enchilada sauce

Summary

Make a batch of this homemade enchilada sauce or double batch of this delicious sauce and keep it in the refrigerator until you are craving enchiladas during the week! this sauce is a great addition to any enchilada recipe, but you can also use it in our slow cooker chicken enchilada soup or our favorite chicken enchilada casserole!

Step by Step

Step 1

Add all ingredients for enchilada sauce to a sauce pan, mix well and then cook over high heat. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce to low heat and let sauce simmer for 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken and become glossy.

Step 3

Use enchilada sauce immediately or let the enchilada sauce cool completely before placing it in an airtight container and storing it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.