Homemade Enchiladas & Sauce

We love enchiladas in this house, whether they be beef, chicken, pork, or even vegetarian style. This homemade enchilada sauce is my go-to recipe for all of my enchilada dishes.

These delicious enchilada stuffed peppers are a perfect example, or if you are looking for a great side dish for your enchiladas, be sure to try our homemade Mexican rice and beans on the side, mmm!

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

I wanted to use up the beef that we currently have in our freezer, so I decided to make beef enchiladas with a round bone roast. I used to buy the Old El Paso enchilada sauce that everyone knows and loves, but I had always wanted to try a recipe that is simple enough to make, but still similar.

We really enjoyed the flavor of this homemade enchilada sauce and I use it all the time. you can even freeze it for later!

I found the recipe in an old cookbook I had lying around, and I thought I’d tweak it a little to fit my needs. The recipe below is my adaptation.

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Ingredients to make homemade enchilada sauce

• 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
• 1 4-oz can chopped green chilies (do not drain)
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic minced

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Blender
• Saucepan
• Baking pan
• Measuring cups and spoons

I made a double batch and froze one, the other I tossed in the crockpot with my roast. Cooked it all day, then shredded the beef.

This homemade enchilada sauce would be the perfect addition to any one of these recipes-

• Chicken Enchilada Empanadas
• Shredded Chicken and Chili Enchiladas
• Shredded Beef and Chile Enchiladas
• Taco Bell Enchirito Copycat
• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
• Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Chili – Oh, Sweet Basil
• White Chicken Enchilada Skillet – Dinners, Dishes & Desserts
• Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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