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Ash’s Sweet and Spicy Enchilada Sauce

Name: Ash's Sweet and Spicy Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups.
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups vegetable broth

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min

Makes

1-1/4 cups

Updated: Apr. 16, 2022

This enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy—just as the name implies. Spoon it over enchiladas, burritos and spicy casseroles. —Lauren Ash, Van Nuys, California

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups vegetable broth

Directions

In a saucepan; heat oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour until blended. Add chili powder, brown sugar and remaining spices; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 53 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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