Blender Enchilada Sauce - This is our go-to recipe for enchiladas and other Mexican-themed foods. It's quick and easy, and there's NO need for any flour!
As a kid, my mom, dad, and I would often trek over to our favorite little Mexican food restaurant for dinner.
I'd order a beef taco, cheese enchilada, rice, and beans. It was my favorite meal!
When I first became pregnant with Jade, my husband and I traveled from Tucson back to Mesa so that I could have that same dinner.
I've tried to recreate those enchiladas in the past, but have always come up short with the red sauce.
This recipe, however, is the closest thing I've come to nailing that same taste I loved as a kid.
Most enchilada sauces contain flour, which helps with thickening, but I don't find it necessary.
The elimination of flour also makes this recipe more allergy-friendly with our family (and hopefully some of yours!).
Ingredients and substitutions
- Tomato PUREE - Puree is different than sauce, in that it is thicker. If you'd like to use tomato sauce, see the Recipe Notes below.
- Water
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Chipotle powder - This is the one I use.
- Sea salt
- Cayenne - Optional; I like mine spicy!
How to make it
This recipe is very easy; just measure, blend, and pour!
I typically measure out the tomato puree and water in a pint-sized pitcher and add everything to a blender from there.
How to serve
I have myriad Mexican recipes on the blog that would be perfect accompaniments to this sauce (enchiladas coming soon!).
Some of our favorites include:
Recipe notes
This is the tomato puree I use. Tomato sauce is much thinner, so be sure to use puree. If you use tomato sauce, omit the water and use two cups TOTAL sauce.
The recipe should be blended, not just stirred. This process not only incorporates the garlic, but it also thickens the sauce.
Blender Enchilada Sauce (NO Flour!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato puree see Recipe Notes above
- 1 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- dash cayenne , depending on your preference for 'heat'
Instructions
- Blend all until smooth.
- Use as directed in whatever recipe you're following.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Regan
I love mexican food too. This is so good and healthy! kudos girl!
kimmythevegan
I LOVE Mexican food. It's so good!!! I'm so happy to live in California where there is a ton of it. You guys actually drove that far for a pregnancy craving, huh? That's awesome =) I do feel like food memories from childhood sometimes come up overrated ;p
Love the sound of this sauce! I've never even bought enchilada sauce as I always make my own, this one sounds especially good!
Sharon
Okay, so, yes I love Mexican food and I can't believe how easy this enchilada sauce is. Will be making this, stat.
And Barbies, by the way? Obsessed. My aunt and uncle spoiled me with elaborate hand crafted furniture like canopy beds outfitted with handmade bedding, etc. I spent endless hours playing. Sigh. Memories. 😉
Raia Torn (@RaiaTorn)
My cousins and I used to commandeer our gandpa's camcorder and make "music videos" to the Beach Boys. 😉 Good memories. 😉
Thanks for sharing your enchilada sauce with us at Savoring Saturdays, Lauren! It sounds pretty tasty. 🙂
Rachel
Yum! I need to make this to have on hand.
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This is great! I've been looking for a clean recipe for enchilada sauce for years it seems. I love mexican food! I also love making my own healthy versions of the traditional recipes
clzsembe
Looks yum! I loved your ketchup recipe too. So easy and tasty!