Mrs Espy's Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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Mrs Espy's Enchilada Sauce

By: Brenda Espinoza  
"An easy, chile powder-based sauce that is very tasty, and can be varied depending on the kind of chile powder you use - hot or mild!"

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • salt to taste
  • garlic powder to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then add the chili powder and cook for 1 more minute. Gradually stir in the water, mixing well with a whisk to make sure you get out all the lumps, then stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt and garlic powder to taste.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: If sauce thickens too much, just add a little water to thin it out a bit.)

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 52 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2005 by LADYHEN76 
I'm only going to rate this a 3 for one reason. The recipe as listed is not very good. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by SILVERWOLF 
Muy bien! It is a very easy recipe to follow. However, one should be aware of the type of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by awesome in tummy 
This is real close to a recipe I make. I use 3 T veg. oil and only 1 T flour. Same amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by RUCIFEY 
WOW! I was really nervous about this. I usually use the can sauce, but I couldn't find my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by MRSPOLLY 
The consistancy and appearance of this sauce is almost identical to what you find in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by THE SOUP NAZI 
I took the advice of the other rater's and to this recipe added 2 tsps of sugar and 2 tsps of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2003 by LORIR1MA 
I also used 2 cubes of chicken boullion and 1 tsp of sugar. I used 1/8 c of ancho chili powder... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by MYRA LUNA 
I will never buy can sauce again. My family is Hispanic and they love Mexican food. It seems... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by RAINYDAYWOMAN 
I was actually quite surprised. This was VERY good, and I am very hard to please when it comes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2004 by SKOALZ 
This is my new favorite enchilada sauce. I use the bulk chilli powder at the grocery store... MORE

 
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