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Can I use salsa in place of enchilada sauce?

by Rhyley Bryan

Can I use salsa in place of enchilada sauce?

Traditionally, homemade enchilada sauce is made with tomato sauce. However, I got the brilliant idea to substitute in some salsa to bring another level of flavor to the sauce. I used a homestyle salsa, but you can pretty much use any flavor you want, including roasted garlic and pico de gallo.

How do you get the bitterness out of enchilada sauce?

Methods to reduce the bitterness of your sauce:

  1. ½ teaspoon baking soda.
  2. 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar.
  3. 1 to 2 teaspoons agave syrup.
  4. 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (This is a reader recommendation that I haven’t tried but I think it would an interesting note to your sauce)

What are the main ingredients in enchilada sauce?

¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
  • ¼ cup New Mexico or California chili powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion salt
  • salt to taste

    • What are some substitutions for enchilada sauce?

    seafood or cheddar cheese.

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 2 cups of homemade or bottled taco sauce evenly over the enchiladas.

    • What is in enchilada sauce?

    The main ingredients in enchilada sauce are chiles, tomatoes or tomatillos, seasonings, and meat such as pork or beef. Pinto beans, black beans, or kidney beans can be substituted for the meat to make vegetarian enchilada sauce. “Enchilar” is the Spanish verb meaning “to add chiles” and enchiladas are corn tortillas covered with enchilada sauce.

    How long do you cook chicken enchiladas?

    Oven temperatures and baking times vary per recipe, but on average they cook in a 350 degree F oven for about 25 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the enchiladas after they are heated through. Return the pan to the oven to bake for about 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.