When we visit the Taco House in Okoboji, Iowa, funny thing… we HAVE to get their enchiladas. They are corn tortillas filled with beef, topped with red enchilada sauce and baked with an ooey gooey cheese topping.
YUMMY in my TUMMY!
I set out to find a sauce that could come close. I did a little Pinterest search, and started reading. When I happened upon this recipe from Gimme Some Oven I knew I had to try it. Her recipes are always fantastic!
This one did not disappoint. It was the BEST sauce I have ever had. My family agreed. I will NEVER buy the canned stuff ever again. Totally easy, and totally fabulous!
That night I made SHREDDED BEEF ENCHILADAS with it, best thing, the meat had been cooking itself away in my crock pot all day! Bonus.
How To: Make Your Own Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
Make your own homemade red enchilada sauce, you will never buy the stuff in the can again!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoon all-purpose or gluten-free flour
- 4 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 tespoon oregano
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Instructions
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute.
Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through oregano).
Gradually add in the stock, whisking constantly to remove lumps.
Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes or until thick.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 974 Total Fat: 67g Saturated Fat: 13g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 49g Cholesterol: 254mg Sodium: 2841mg Carbohydrates: 26g Fiber: 12g Sugar: 4g Protein: 71g
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Nicole Neverman says
Wow!! I didn’t realise that it’d be that easy to make enchilada sauce at home. So glad you created this recipe Michaela! I know what I will be using from now on 🙂
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
I seriously cannot wait to try making your delicious looking red sauce with my first time ever homemade beef enchiladas…with your recipe of course! I’m so excited…thank you!
Sandra Shaffer says
I’m so excited to try your red sauce. I always make a green sauce using tomatillos. Beef and red sauce tastes so good together!
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
Love vacationing in Okoboji! Are you from Iowa? If so, hello from another Iowa blogger:). This sauce looks amazing!
Michaela Kenkel says
Hi, Ally!! My husband is originally from Iowa! We live in Omaha now, but vacation in Okoboji every year! Where are you located in Iowa?
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day Your sauce sounds terrific Michaela! Sharing the love today!
Cheers! Joanne
Julie says
Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to make it. I will put in a pinch of cinnamon (ceylon if you have it or reg.is fine ) and cocoa powder. PS. BEST TOPPER TO ENCHILADA IS AN OVER EASY EGG! YUM! EVEN BETTER THAN SOUR CREAM… try it you’ll like it.
Pam says
I would love for you to figure out the recipe for the salsa at Taco House!
Michaela Kenkel says
I would love that too!! 😉
Pam says
I am hoping you have, or can come up with, the recipe for the salsa at Taco House.
Michaela Kenkel says
I wish!!