Homemade Enchilada Sauce by @manningherkitchen

1h15

8 servings

๐Ÿซ‘

140 g

Dried chilli peppers

๐Ÿซ‘

3

Pasilla ancho peppers

๐Ÿ’ง

950 ml

Water

๐Ÿ…

2

Tomatoes

๐Ÿง…

200 g

White onion

๐Ÿง„

12 g

Garlic

๐Ÿฒ

470 ml

Broth

๐ŸŒฟ

1 g

Oregano

๐ŸŒฎ

5 g

Taco seasoning

๐Ÿ‹

2 tbsp

Lime juice

๐Ÿง‚

6 g

Salt

๐Ÿฌ

4 g

Brown sugar

  1. Add
    • dried guajillo chile peppers
    • Water

    Add the dried guajillo chile peppers, dried New Mexico chile peppers, dried ancho chile peppers, and water to the large pot.

  2. Boil
    • dried guajillo chile peppers

    Cover the pot and boil the peppers for 15 to 20 minutes, until fully softened.

  3. Drain
    • dried guajillo chile peppers

    Drain the softened peppers in the colander and let them cool until safe to handle.

  4. Step
    • dried guajillo chile peppers

    Remove the stems, seeds, and inner membranes from the cooled chile peppers.

  5. Cut
    • tomato
    • white onion

    Cut the tomatoes in half and quarter the white onion.

  6. Halve
    • tomato
    • white onion
    • garlic

    Dry-char the tomato halves, onion quarters, and whole garlic cloves in the frying pan until lightly browned.

  7. Add
    • dried guajillo chile peppers
    • Tomatoes
    • White onion

    Add the prepared chile peppers and charred vegetables to the blender.

  8. Pour
    • beef broth

    Pour the beef broth into the blender and blend the sauce until very smooth.

  9. Strain

    Strain the blended sauce through the fine-mesh strainer into the large pot.

  10. Place
    • dried oregano

    Place the pot over medium-low heat and stir in the dried oregano and taco seasoning.

  11. Add
    • lime juice
    • salt

    Add the lime juice and salt, then stir until the seasoning is fully combined.

  12. Simmer

    Simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to the consistency of heavy cream.

  13. Stir
    • brown sugar

    Taste the sauce and stir in brown sugar if it tastes bitter.

  14. Cool

    Cool the sauce completely and transfer it to a sealed storage container.

  15. Refrigerate

    Refrigerate the sauce and use it within 14 days.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce by @manningherkitchen

1h15

8 servings

๐Ÿซ‘

140 g

Dried chilli peppers

๐Ÿซ‘

3

Pasilla ancho peppers

๐Ÿ’ง

950 ml

Water

๐Ÿ…

2

Tomatoes

๐Ÿง…

200 g

White onion

๐Ÿง„

12 g

Garlic

๐Ÿฒ

470 ml

Broth

๐ŸŒฟ

1 g

Oregano

๐ŸŒฎ

5 g

Taco seasoning

๐Ÿ‹

2 tbsp

Lime juice

๐Ÿง‚

6 g

Salt

๐Ÿฌ

4 g

Brown sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Add the dried guajillo chile peppers, dried New Mexico chile peppers, dried ancho chile peppers, and water to the large pot.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried guajillo chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried New Mexico chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried ancho chile peppers
    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  2. Step 2/15

    Cover the pot and boil the peppers for 15 to 20 minutes, until fully softened.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried guajillo chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried New Mexico chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried ancho chile peppers
    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
  3. Step 3/15

    Drain the softened peppers in the colander and let them cool until safe to handle.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried guajillo chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried New Mexico chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried ancho chile peppers
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
  4. Step 4/15

    Remove the stems, seeds, and inner membranes from the cooled chile peppers.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried guajillo chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried New Mexico chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried ancho chile peppers
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  5. Step 5/15

    Cut the tomatoes in half and quarter the white onion.

    ๐Ÿ…tomato
    ๐Ÿง…white onion
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  6. Step 6/15

    Dry-char the tomato halves, onion quarters, and whole garlic cloves in the frying pan until lightly browned.

    ๐Ÿ…tomato
    ๐Ÿง…white onion
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  7. Step 7/15

    Add the prepared chile peppers and charred vegetables to the blender.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried guajillo chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried New Mexico chile peppers
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธdried ancho chile peppers
    ๐Ÿ…tomato
    ๐Ÿง…white onion
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿฅคblender
  8. Step 8/15

    Pour the beef broth into the blender and blend the sauce until very smooth.

    ๐Ÿฒbeef broth
    ๐Ÿฅคblender
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  9. Step 9/15

    Strain the blended sauce through the fine-mesh strainer into the large pot.

    ๐Ÿงบfine-mesh strainer
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/15

    Place the pot over medium-low heat and stir in the dried oregano and taco seasoning.

    ๐ŸŒฟdried oregano
    ๐ŸŒฎtaco seasoning
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  11. Step 11/15

    Add the lime juice and salt, then stir until the seasoning is fully combined.

    ๐Ÿ‹lime juice
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  12. Step 12/15

    Simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to the consistency of heavy cream.

    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  13. Step 13/15

    Taste the sauce and stir in brown sugar if it tastes bitter.

    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  14. Step 14/15

    Cool the sauce completely and transfer it to a sealed storage container.

    ๐Ÿซ™storage container
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  15. Step 15/15

    Refrigerate the sauce and use it within 14 days.

    ๐Ÿซ™storage container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Water, Vegetables, Seasonings, Fruit, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Dried chilli peppers, Pasilla ancho peppers, Water, Tomatoes, White onion, Garlic, Broth, Oregano, Taco seasoning, Lime juice, Salt, Brown sugar

Notes

Dried chilli peppers (combo of mostly guajillo, a few New Mexico), Water (for boiling the peppers), Tomatoes (halved), White onion (whole, quartered), Garlic (peeled, whole), Broth (any type, used beef), Oregano (or dried cilantro), Lime juice (juice from 1 lime), Brown sugar (add a bit if sauce is bitter)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

45 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1.5g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Dietary fiber: 2g, Total fat: 0.5g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 490mg, Potassium: 280mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Calcium: 35mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 110mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin K: 5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

50 minutes

Overall

1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, frying pan, colander, fine-mesh strainer, knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, storage container

Appliances

Blender, Stove, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Mexican meal, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Tex-Mex

Geographic

Mexico, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Velvety, Pourable, Thick

Flavors

Smoky, Earthy, Tangy, Savory, Mildly spicy, Rich

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Cool completely before storing,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 14 days (Store in a clean airtight container,Keep refrigerated at or below 4ยฐC / 40ยฐF), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in airtight freezer-safe portions,Leave headspace for expansion,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)