Erin Hendrix
@erinxirdneh
Chocolate Enchilada Sauce
This rich and flavorful enchilada sauce combines the warmth of spices with the unique addition of chocolate, creating a deliciously complex sauce perfect for your favorite Mexican dishes. It's easy to make and elevates any meal with its deep, savory taste.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:10
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons
- 5 tablespoons
- 4 1/2 cups
- 1/2 (1 ounce) square
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chocolate Enchilada Sauce.
Step 1
Start by warming a generous splash of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the diced onion and let it sauté until it turns tender and translucent, which should take about five minutes.
Step 3
Next, add in the chopped garlic along with the dried oregano, ground cumin, and a hint of ground cinnamon.
Step 4
Sauté this fragrant mixture for another two to three minutes, allowing those wonderful aromas to fill your kitchen.
Step 5
Now, sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and a dash of hot chili powder, stirring continuously.
Step 6
This will help thicken your sauce in just one to two minutes.
Step 7
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then lower the heat to medium.
Step 8
Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your preferred thickness.
Step 9
Finally, take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate.
Step 10
Watch as it melts beautifully, blending seamlessly into your sauce for a rich, delightful finish.
Step 11
Enjoy the process and the delicious results!.