The 5-Minute Blender Enchilada Sauce is a quick and delicious sauce made with diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices. It is perfect for adding a burst of smoky, spicy flavor to enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more.
In a blender or food processor, combine the diced tomatoes, chipotle pepper, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano.
Blend until smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the spices as needed.
Transfer the enchilada sauce to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
Use immediately or refrigerate for later use. Enjoy on enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
For a milder sauce, you can remove the seeds from the chipotle pepper before blending, or use half of a pepper instead of a whole one.
Customize the sauce to your taste by adjusting the amount of chipotle pepper, garlic, and spices. Add more chili powder for extra heat, or more garlic for a bolder flavor.
Make a double batch of sauce and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. It's It is perfect for meal prep and makes it easy to add flavor to your meals throughout the week.