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These beef enchiladas are filled with a flavorful beef, bean and chili mixture, covered in a delicious homemade sauce and smothered in gooey cheese!
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

You'll never want store bought enchilada sauce again!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 cups
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 4 Tbsp chili powder use less if you are afraid of it being too spicy
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or chicken

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add flour and whisk together over the heat for one minute. Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through cayenne pepper). Then gradually add in the stock, whisking constantly to eliminate lumps. Reduce to low and simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.