Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt

This recipe is from The Essence of Emeril Food Network show that I found online many years ago when I was in a pinch and didn’t have a can of enchilada sauce on hand. What a find! I’d never go back to the canned stuff again because this is so easy and tasty!

  1. In a medium saucepan heat oil and add flour
  2. Combine with a wooden spoon until smooth (about 1 minutes
  3. Add the chili powder and cook another minute until fragrent
  4. Add the stock, paste, and seasonings and hten bring to a boil
  5. Reduce heat to low and cook at least 15 minutes but leave on heat longer as necessary to prepare your enchilada fillings