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Classic Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Here is another of my Enchilada Sauce recipes. I try to make a variety of Enchilada Sauce because I love to have enchilada with lots of sauce on it.This is one of the variants that I made & loved it totally. Classic Enchilada Sauce picture

Summary

Preparation Time8 MinCooking Time25 Min

Ready In33 MinDifficulty LevelMedium

Servings1CuisineAmerican

CourseSide DishMethodBlended

DishSauceVegetarianVegetarian

Main IngredientOthersInterest GroupEveryday

Ingredients

	Red chili sauce	1 Can (10 oz)
	Water	1 Can (10 oz)
	Shortening	1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
	Salt	1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
	Ground cumin seed	1 Teaspoon
	Oregano	1⁄4 Teaspoon
	Pepper	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Flour	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Garlic powder	1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4266 Calories from Fat 3259

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 372 g572.8%

Saturated Fat 87.5 g437.7%

Trans Fat 40.5 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 6847.1 mg285.3%

Total Carbohydrates 214 g71.5%

Dietary Fiber 28 g112.1%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 26 g52.4%

Vitamin A 1.7% Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 8.8% Iron 76.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Start with heating a pan,add flour,salt,cumin seeds,garlic,oregano & pepper.In another pan put shortening & heat it till it gets smoky.When the shortening starts to smoke,add the flour mix into it & make a paste.Take a third pan & mix chilly sauce with water,place this pan on medium heat & bring th water & sauce mix to a boil.Add this sauce mix to the flour paste.Stir the two together with a hand beater(on a low speed).Let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes.Pour over the dish that you like.
You can also store the mix for using it in future.It will thicken once after you refrigerate it.You can use warm water to thin it.

Comments

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shantihhh says :

Sometimes I just use canned enchilada sauce and jazz it up with chipotle puree. Verdi Enchilada sauce is our favourte. It is made with tomatillos. The photo looks great what is it? Nice big chunks of tomatoes, kidney beans and ???? Looks like chili............... Shanti/Mary-Anne

Posted on: 5 February 2008 - 1:01pm