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Do you need a great enchilada sauce recipe? Enchiladas can be made with several different sauces; you'll find recipes for four common varieties on this page-- red enchilada sauce, enchiladas verde sauce, mole sauce, and suisa sauce. Read on to learn how to make enchilada sauce step by step.
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Easy Mole Poblano
Mole poblano is a sauce that combines chiles, nuts, chocolate, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and many spices to create a traditional Mexican sauce that can be used for many dishes, including chicken, pork, and enchiladas. The version of mole presented in this video is a simple and easy version of mole sauce.
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Introduction
Whether you're making cheese, spinach, chicken, or beef enchiladas, you can change the taste significantly by changing the sauce. Experiment by serving two or more sauces each time you make enchiladas-even you'll settle on a house favorite. -
Step 1: How to Make Red Enchilada Sauce
Red Enchilada Sauce Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of salsa
- 3 Tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup of canned tomatoes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon sugar
How to Make Red Enchilada Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet.
- Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add 1 cup of salsa and mix well.
- Combine the tomato paste and water and stir until blended.
- Add tomato paste mixture top the skillet.
- Add the tomatoes and sugar, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 2: How to Make Enchilada Verde Sauce
Enchilada Verde Sauce Ingredients
- 2 pounds green tomatillos, skinned
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
How to Make Enchilada Verde Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a pot and boil for 10 minutes, until soft
- Cool to room temperature.
- Puree in food consistency.
- Thin with additional water if needed.
Step 3: How to Make Suiza Sauce
Suiza Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz. cotija cheese
- 5 oz. evaporated milk
- 1 cups green chile sauce
How to Make Suiza Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Heat until cheese is melted, and sauce is smooth, stirring constantly.
