Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

Preparation Time10 mins Cooking Time25 mins Makes 6 servings

This spicy, homemade enchilada sauce recipe with satisfying rich Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise makes a great base for your enchiladas.

Nutritional Information

Calories

180 (6 serving)

Total Fat

15g (6 serving)

Saturated Fat

2g (6 serving)

Cholesterol

5mg (6 serving)

Sodium

270mg (6 serving)

Total Carbs

12g (6 serving)

Dietary Fiber

2g (6 serving)

Sugars

5g (6 serving)

Protein

2g (6 serving)

Ingredients List
  1. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  2. 1 small onion, finely chopped
  3. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  4. 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  5. 2 tbsp. chili powder
  6. 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  7. 1 tsp. ground cumin
  8. 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  9. 3/4 cup water
  10. 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained and blended smooth
  11. 1 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
  12. 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  13. 3 tbsp. Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise

Directions

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1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.

2. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a paste. Slowly add water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and stir in diced tomatoes, brown sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce starts to thicken, about 15 minutes. Stir in Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise. Use as a sauce for your favorite enchilada recipe.