You are going to want to keep this tangy Keto Enchilada Sauce on hand! It packs all the flavors of traditional enchilada sauce while remaining perfectly suited for your low-carb diet. Best of all, it tastes. so much better than store bought. I like to double the recipe and keep a couple of jars in the freezer so that throwing together a delicious meal is a snap.
Enjoy enchiladas again with this homemade keto enchilada sauce.
The good news is that there is absolutely no sacrifice here. Although you won't find anything other than clean ingredients, this homemade keto enchilada sauce is flavor-packed, with just the right amount of kick to it.
Preparation couldn't be less complicated, and it is the perfect task to add to your weekend meal prep.
I frequently double this recipe and then portion it out into glass jars to freeze. (Tip for those new to freezing in glass jars - make sure you leave a little headroom because the sauce will expand.)
That way when the urge to make Zucchini Enchiladas or Chicken Enchilada Casserole strikes, I can just grab a jar easily.
Ingredients for Keto Friendly Enchilada Sauce
- Butter: I used unsalted butter. If you choose to use salted butter, make sure you adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Onion: White or yellow onion works well here.
- Garlic: I like fresh garlic, but you could use garlic powder here too. I recommend using ½ teaspoon.
- Chipotle Chili Pepper: You can find these in small cans, typically in the ethnic section of the grocer store.
- Chicken Broth: If you would like to make your own, check out my Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth recipe.
- Tomato Sauce: Use the best quality you can.
- Xanthan Gum: This is a thickener. Since a little goes a long way, I recommend storing in the freezer.
- Chili Powder: I recommend using fresh chili powder for the best flavor.
- Ground Cumin: For an extra kick of flavor, buy cumin seeds, toast them and then grind them in a spice grinder.
- Sea Salt: Adjust to your taste.
Storing Red Enchilada Sauce
This recipe will keep in the refrigerator for about four days, or it can be frozen for two months.
Tools Needed to Make This Recipe
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- Saucepan
- Knife
How to Make this Keto Enchilada Sauce Recipe
First, heat butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and chipotle chili pepper and cook for another minute.
Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, xanthan gum, chili powder, cumin, and sea salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
More Easy Keto Recipes to Try:
- Keto Ranch Dressing is a recipe that I make most every week. It is fabulous on salads, and also a great dip for meat.
- When you are looking for an easy appetizer, this Marinated Cheese is perfect. It comes together in a flash, and everyone loves it.
- Low Carb Ketchup is easy to make and much more economical than buying a keto-friendly ketchup with clean ingredients.
- Keto Marinara freezes beautifully and is perfect for meal prep.
- I am absolutely obsessed with this Keto BBQ Sauce. It is great on chicken or with meatballs.
Keto Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 chipotle chili pepper finely diced - more or less to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook, occasionally stirring for 6 minutes.
- Add garlic and chipotle chili pepper, and cook, stirring constantly for 1 more minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, xanthan gum, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- May be made up to 2 days ahead of time or frozen for up to 2 months.
Elle says
How much sauce is a serving? 1/4 C or so? PS ... might want to read through the post. In one spot it says suntan gum! LOL
Lynn says
Question: what does the addition of Xanthan Gum do for this recipe? Is it a thickener? Here in New Mexico I’ve long used a different recipe to make our much-loved chile sauce (BTW, out here we spell it with an “E”, like the chile pods we make it from). But, my recipe does use 2 tablespoons of flour as a thickener. I would love to find a substitute for the flour.
Wendy Polisi says
You got it! It is a keto-friendly thickener. It doesn't take much, and can be used in sauces, ice cream, and baking.