improvised spicy enchilada sauce

July 2, 2013



This enchilada sauce came about because of laziness. I didn't want to go to the grocery store. I figured I could make some homemade enchilada sauce. I had no idea it would be so spicy. I couldn't even use it, and had to buy some anyway. :) However, the flavors are great and #1 loved it as a side sauce. I even added a bit to some sour cream so that I could enjoy it as well.

I used this recipe as my inspiration. The directions are pretty much the same, but my ingredients did vary a bit.

Ingedients-ish
~1/4 cup oil
~2 Tbsp flour
~2 scant Tbsp chipotle chili powder (this is what took it over the edge. Feel free to use less and add more later)
~12 ounces tomato sauce
~1 cup water
The following I did not really measure:
Cumin - maybe 1 teaspoon
Cocoa - maybe 1/2  teaspoon
Onion flakes - maybe 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder - maybe 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - a pinch

I will definitely make this again. Just with less chipotle powder.

linked to Whimsy Wednesday, Fresh Foods Wednesday

4 comments

  1. :-) Great that you were able to use it even though it was too spicy! Visiting from Fresh Foods Link Up.

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    1. Yeah, I knew my hubby would love it and he ended up smothering it on.

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  2. Might have to try this one. It's been on the long list of recipes to make.

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    1. So much easier than I would have ever thought, and so much more flavorful. This would be good to can. hmmmm...

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