I often see
recipes for enchilada sauce with multiple steps, containing flour, which I assume helps to thicken it, but I love this recipe for its simplicity, among other things.
The paste is very versatile and can be used as a
base for enchilada sauces or chili con carne, or as an ingredient in marinades or pasta sauces.
I especially liked the texture of the crust, which was tender and moist, acting like a
sponge for the enchilada sauce, but still just a bit crispy around the edges.
As for the enchilada sauce, yes store - bought will also cut down on time (and mess), but this homemade enchilada sauce is easy to make and will simmer on your stove for just a bit while you prep everything else.
As usual, I wanted to make everything from scratch, therefore I boiled the chicken with a lot of vegetables, a day before and prepared this way the chicken stock I
needed for Enchilada sauce.
For the enchilada sauce: In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic.
For the enchilada sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium - sized pot, and add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds until a paste forms.
For the enchilada sauce — toast two dried chiles (I used New Mexico chiles) in a skillet and then Vitamix it with a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes — in the same skillet, saute a diced onion & some garlic in EVOO until well softened, then toss into the Vitamix with the tomato mixture.
For the enchilada sauce, heat the oil in a heavy - based saucepan.
For the enchilada sauce: in a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic.
For the enchilada sauce, I chose to use the «medium» heat version as opposed to mild.