Mexican Gravy or Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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Mexican Gravy or Enchilada Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup chili powder (yes, that's the right amount)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or 3 - 15 oz. cans)
  • 1 (12 oz) can tomato sauce

Directions:

  1. In a large frying pan, melt the butter.
  2. While that's melting, mix the dry ingredients, then slowly add them to the melted butter, stirring CONSTANTLY.
  3. Gradually add the broth (there will be some sizzling & hissing), stir until smooth; when it begins to bubble, add the tomato sauce.
  4. This will be thick and is ready to use now or can be transferred to a crock-pot to keep it warm.
  5. Use as is or add to other recipes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 519.53 Kcal (2175 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.42g 44%
Cholesterol 120.19mg 40%
Sodium 1313.49mg 55%
Potassium 329.66mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.88g 5%
Sugars 0.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 7%
Protein 46.66g 93%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 71.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.91 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.85g 44%
Cholesterol 54.34mg 40%
Sodium 593.89mg 55%
Potassium 149.06mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.18g 5%
Sugars 0.33g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 7%
Protein 21.1g 93%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 16%
Calcium 32.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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