Enchilada Seasoning 🌶️

Create authentic, restaurant-quality enchilada sauce at home with our perfect blend of smoked chilies and savory spices.

Standard Preparation (From the Label)

Follow these steps to create a smooth, rich sauce for your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.

  • You will need:

    • 1 tbsp of seasoning per pound of meat

    Cooking Instructions:

    1. Use 1 tbsp of the Enchilada Seasoning for every pound of cooked ground beef, chicken, or turkey.

    2. Stir well into the meat as it finishes cooking to ensure even flavor distribution.

    3. For a quick enchilada sauce, mix with tomato sauce and a splash of broth to your desired consistency.

    Ingredients: Chili powder, paprika, dried minced onion, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt.

    Allergens: None.

Recipe Ideas & Kitchen Tips

Our seasoning is great for more than just sauce. Try these creative variations:

  • The Classic: This is the most obvious use! Mix your homemade seasoning with tomato sauce or paste, broth (chicken or vegetable), and sometimes a bit of flour or cornstarch to thicken. Simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.

Flavoring Meats & Poultry:

  • Chicken or Beef Seasoning: Rub it generously on chicken breasts, thighs, steak, or ground beef before cooking (grilling, baking, pan-frying, or slow cooking).
  • Meatball or Meatloaf: Add it to your ground meat mixture for a Southwestern flair.
  • Chicken Wings: Toss cooked wings with melted butter and enchilada seasoning.
  • Taco Filling Enhancement: Even if you're making tacos, a little enchilada seasoning can add a different layer of flavor to your ground meat or other fillings.

Spicing Up Sides & Vegetables:

  • Roasted Vegetables: Toss vegetables like bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and corn with olive oil and enchilada seasoning before roasting.
  • Rice or Quinoa: Add it to the cooking liquid for a subtle smoky flavor.
  • Beans: Stir it into black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans while heating.
  • Sweet Potato Fries: Sprinkle it on before or after baking.

Making Delicious Dips & Sauces:

  • Enchilada Dip: Mix it with sour cream, cream cheese, or Greek yogurt for a quick and easy dip.
  • Queso: Stir it into your melted cheese dip for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Salsa Enhancement: Add a pinch to your homemade or store-bought salsa for a deeper, warmer flavor.

Other Creative Culinary Adventures:

  • Enchilada Soup: It's a key flavor component in a hearty enchilada soup.
  • Casseroles: Add it to Mexican-inspired casseroles like enchilada pasta bake or layered tortilla casseroles.
  • Eggs: Sprinkle it on scrambled eggs or omelets for a Southwestern breakfast.
  • Pasta Dishes: Mix it into a creamy pasta sauce with shredded chicken or black beans.
  • Nachos: Sprinkle it over your nachos along with the cheese and other toppings.

Chef’s Note

"For a creamier 'Enchiladas Suizas' style sauce, stir in ¼ cup of sour cream or heavy cream after the sauce has finished simmering."