Enchilada Sauce with Chocolate

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Onion and garlic are sautéed with cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder, then simmered with chicken broth. Blending in semisweet chocolate is the key to creating this authentic taste of Mexico. This is a great enchilada sauce without tomato sauce.

Submitted by Anna Marie
Updated on August 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 5 tablespoons hot chili powder

  • 4 ½ cups chicken broth

  • ½ (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high high heat. Sauté onion until tender. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; sauté for a few minutes.

  2. Stir in flour and chili powder until sauce thickens. Slowly whisk in chicken broth; reduce until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in chocolate until melted and well blended.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50 Calories
2g Fat
7g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 443mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.