Easy Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
Description: A rich and flavorful green chile enchilada sauce that only takes minutes to make. The perfect compromise between flavor and convenience for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 4oz. cans diced green chiles ($1.58)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.02)
- 1 tsp ground cumin ($0.10)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder ($0.02)
- 1 cup water ($0.00)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
Instructions
- Purée Chiles
- Add the canned green chiles (with any liquid in the can) to a blender and purée until smooth. Set the puréed chiles aside.
- Toast Flour and Spices
- Add the cooking oil, flour, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small sauce pot. Stir and cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer and bubble up. Continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute to toast the flour and spices.
- Add Water and Chiles
- Carefully add the water and puréed green chiles to the oil, flour, and spices in the sauce pot. Whisk the mixture until everything is evenly combined.
- Simmer Sauce
- Allow the sauce to come back up to a simmer, then add 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste.
- Use Sauce or Refrigerate
- Use the green chile enchilada sauce immediately, or refrigerate up to four days.