ENCHILADA SAUCE MIX (for equivalent to 1 can red enchilada sauce)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Combine with 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes to approximate 1 can of enchilada sauce.
Or, and this is what I do: quadruple the recipe, measuring the spices into a small bowl, and mix them well. Transfer to a small jar and label. When ready to use, combine 2 Tablespoons of the spice mixture with the 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes.
This has worked very well in every recipe I've tried it in. As I mentioned to Vee, I really don't know how authentic it tastes, but it's great in recipes and the price is right!
I need to go to The Christmas Tree shop for some spices. There are several on the list that I don’t have. Thanks for the recipe! (It’s really close to the other one.)
ReplyDeleteOcean State Job Lot has spices inexpensively too, if one of those is closer to you. 😊.
ReplyDeleteI did notice many of the spices were the same as in the other recipe, but the proportions seem a bit different.
I do! Thanks for suggesting it.
DeleteSarah, this sounds like a marvelous recipe, and I think quadrupling the recipe would be an excellent idea, both money and time-saving! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Blessings to you :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Marilyn! I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteThat sounds good. It is very similar to a Taco Seasoning recipe that I mix up and keep on hand for use in tacos or enchiladas. I found the recipe online. I don't think mine has any cornstarch in it, however. I may need to try that. Yes, it is much cheaper than buying the packaged variety, and I think it tastes better too, and I can control the amount of "spice" if I don't want it quite that spicy! Thank you for sharing this with us. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is good, Pam! I also make a taco seasoning mix, and that also has cornstarch in it. I think that the bit of cornstarch really helps when using it for tacos, in particular. And yes, I agree that it tastes better too!
DeleteI don't think I've ever used enchilada sauce, but this has me wanting to make some now. :) I have a couple of mixes I try to keep on hand - taco seasoning and a chili seasoning mix I got from Taste of Home years ago. Homemade seasoning mixes are a great time and money saver.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I keep a jar of homemade taco seasoning mix on hand, also a ranch dressing mix and a zesty Italian dressing mix. I use them in recipes, not salad dressing. I have an onion soup mix that I really like, but lately I'm having trouble finding the beef bouillon granules it calls for. I also make a pumpkin pie spice and an apple pie spice.
DeleteThis sounds so great, Mrs. T.! I would love to try it. Thank you for finding the recipe for us.
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