The Best Authentic Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Name: The Best Authentic Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup onion (white, minced); 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and chopped finely); 2 pinches cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1 1/4 teaspoons white sugar; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1 med. garlic clove); 1 teaspoon dried onion (or 1/2 tsp onion powder); 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, or 1 tsp dried); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, or 1 tsp dried); 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped); 3 tablespoons salsa (homemade is best!)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion (white, minced)
1/2 jalapeno (seeded and chopped finely)
2 pinches cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons white sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1 med. garlic clove)
1 teaspoon dried onion (or 1/2 tsp onion powder)
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, or 1 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, or 1 tsp dried)
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
3 tablespoons salsa (homemade is best!)

1
Heat Pan, med high, with oil and combine next six ingredients to pan. cook 3 min, stirring often. adding some salt and pepper to taste (if using fresh garlic add this to the pan as well).
2
add remaning ingredients to the pan and bring to a boil.
3
Boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for up to an hour (but it only requires simmering for 10 min).
4
Hints = Can be stored in fridge for up to 7 days, or frozen for about a month and a half. Batch is easily double and tripled keeping remaining frozen until ready to use for you next dish!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup onion (white, minced), 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and chopped finely), 2 pinches cinnamon, and more.

Yes, The Best Authentic Enchilada Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Best Authentic Enchilada Sauce

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