Enchilada sauce is another thing that is so easy to make, why would you ever need to use a store bought version with unhealthy additives? With this simple recipe, you can make amazing enchiladas, and even better, you can customize the sauce to your tastes! All you need for a complete meal is seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef, cheese, and your favorite tortillas. If you’re keeping gluten and corn-free like me, there are lots of great alternatives, including Siete’s almond or cassava flour tortillas, or you can try your hand at making your own!

Ingredients:

· 3 Tbsp grass fed butter

· 3 tsp chili powder (more or less to taste)

· 2 tsp garlic powder

· 1 tsp onion powder

· 1 tsp paprika

· 1/2 tsp salt

· 8oz tomato sauce

· 3 Tbsp tomato paste

· 1.5 cups chicken broth

· 1/2 tsp xanthan gum

· 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional)

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

2. Add all of the spices and salt, stir until it forms a paste.

3. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir well until smooth.

4. Taste the sauce and determine if you want to add any additional spices. You can add as much or as little of the chili powder as you like, or add some hot sauce or cayenne depending on your preference.

5. If using cocoa powder, add it now. This is optional, but really adds to the depth and authenticity of the flavor. You can try a small amount of sauce with a tiny sprinkle of cocoa if you want to taste it first.

6. Once everything is fully combined, sprinkle the xanthan gum slowly over the sauce and remove from heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools

This recipe makes about 3 cups of sauce. Use it for enchiladas, Mexican skillets, add it to taco meat, stir it in to chili, or whatever else you can think of!

(this recipe took inspiration from the website www.lowcarbinspirations.com)