Best 7 Enchilada Sauce Salsa Negra Recipes

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Enchilada sauce salsa negra is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used to add a smoky, rich flavor to a variety of dishes. Made with a combination of dried and fresh chiles, spices, and tomatoes, this sauce is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more. Salsa negra is also a great addition to soups, stews, and chili. With its complex flavor and versatility, enchilada sauce salsa negra is a must-have for any home cook.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This is a very easy, quick enchilada sauce to use instead of the canned variety. We prefer to eat freshly made foods without alot of preservatives. This has a wonderful flavor.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 recipe enchiladas

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add onion, oregano, chili powder, basil, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.
  • Mix together and then stir in the water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Use in place of canned enchilada sauce.

ENCHILADA SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 beef, chicken or tomato bouillon cube
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cube and some salt and pepper and cook until the spices darken and their flavors are released, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stir to combine and cook it for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine, then allow the liquid to thicken. Add the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce is nice and thick and reduced by about a third, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to completely puree the sauce until smooth. (Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender to puree it; just make sure the sauce is cooled, as blending hot liquids is dangerous!)
  • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen! Just reheat the sauce in a saucepan or skillet for whatever recipe calls for it.

IRMA'S RED ENCHILADA SAUCE (SALSA DE CHILE ROJO)



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I got this one from my friend, Rick Ramirez's Mom, Irma when I lived in Yuma in the early 1960's. I usually make a double batch and freeze the excess, 2 cups at a time in Sandwich size ziplock freezer bags. Cooking time includes steeping time for the chiles.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 dried pasilla peppers
5 dried ancho chiles or 5 dried New Mexico chiles
2 cups boiling water
2 cups tomato sauce (My Crock Pot Italian Tomato Sauce)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon crumbled Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed, grind fresh with oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place chiles on a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet.
  • Roast 4-5 minutes, NO MORE THEY"LL TURN BITTER!
  • Let them cool to touch.
  • Cut tops off, split in two with a sharp knife.
  • Remove seeds and veins, the soft part that holds the seeds.
  • Cover with boiling water, let steep an hour.
  • Remove each half to a platter and scrape the pulp with the edge of a spoon. After handling chiles wash your hands with warm water and baking soda to nutralize the chile juice. It's an acid. You can safely wash your eyes too.
  • Combine all ingredients including the water in a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a simmer, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stirring occasionly.

ENCHILADA SAUCE "SALSA NEGRA"



Enchilada Sauce

Authentic, mild, homemade enchilada sauce to be used with your favorite filling (cheese, beef, chicken, etc...). Also good with tortilla chips!

Provided by Isabel

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 dried negro (pasilla) chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
¾ pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
¼ white onion
1 clove garlic, peeled
water to cover
¾ pound Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chile peppers in the bottom of a small saucepan. Add tomatillos, onion, and garlic. Pour in enough water to almost cover tomatillos. Arrange tomatoes over tomatillos.
  • Cover saucepan and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour off most of the water and transfer mixture to a blender; puree until smooth. Season with chicken bouillon to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ENCHILADA SAUCE "SALSA NEGRA"



Enchilada Sauce

Authentic, mild, homemade enchilada sauce to be used with your favorite filling (cheese, beef, chicken, etc...). Also good with tortilla chips!

Provided by Isabel

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 dried negro (pasilla) chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
¾ pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
¼ white onion
1 clove garlic, peeled
water to cover
¾ pound Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chile peppers in the bottom of a small saucepan. Add tomatillos, onion, and garlic. Pour in enough water to almost cover tomatillos. Arrange tomatoes over tomatillos.
  • Cover saucepan and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour off most of the water and transfer mixture to a blender; puree until smooth. Season with chicken bouillon to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE WITH SALSA CREAM SAUCE



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Not sure where I got this recipe, but it's a real favorite with my grandkids. I usually make it earlier in the day and then pop it into the oven when ready for dinner.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground pepper, to taste
1 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
10 corn tortillas, cut into 3/4-inch strips
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
6 green onions, including some
1 cup black olives, canned, pitted and drained
2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
lime wedge, for garnish
papaya, slices for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add flour and blend.
  • Whisk in stock, salt and pepper.
  • Stir until mixture boils and is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in sour cream and salsa and mix well.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/3 of the sauce.
  • Scatter half of the tortilla strips on top.
  • Next scatter the chicken, onions, olives and half the cheese, and pour 1/3 of the sauce over all.
  • Top with remaining tortillas, sauce and cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Bake, covered 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes more.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and papaya slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 116.1, Sodium 871.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 32.5

SALSA ENCHILADAS



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A different way to serve Enchiladas using Salsa instead of Enchilada Sauce. Really good and easy Every one really loves this dish

Provided by jean1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar salsa (Big Jar)
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese
chopped green onion
1 can chopped olive
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In 13x9x2 baking dish pour small layer of Salsa over the bottom of dish.
  • Bowl mix cottage cheese,1 cup cheddar cheese, green onion and olives.
  • Take about 1/4 cup of mixture and place inside a tortilla.
  • Roll up and place in dish on top of salsa.
  • Finish all the rest the same.
  • Pour the rest of Salsa over the top of filled enchiladas.
  • Add remaining cheese on top of enchiladas.
  • Bake covered at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 2162.6, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.1

Tips:

  • For a richer, smoky flavor, roast your tomatoes and chiles before making the sauce.
  • Use a variety of chiles to create a complex flavor profile. Ancho chiles provide a sweet, fruity flavor, while guajillo chiles add a smoky, earthy flavor. You can also use chipotle chiles for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have time to roast your own tomatoes and chiles, you can use canned tomatoes and jarred roasted chiles.
  • Be sure to simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or cumin.
  • Salsa negra is a versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or cooking sauce.

Conclusion:

Salsa negra is a delicious and versatile sauce that is easy to make at home. With its smoky, complex flavor, it is a great addition to any Mexican dish. Whether you use it as a marinade, dipping sauce, or cooking sauce, salsa negra is sure to please everyone at your table.

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