Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 7 dried Guajillo chilies or Ancho chilies
  • 2 chipotle peppers
  • 2 white onions
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp  cumin
  • 1 tsp  chili
  • 4 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Place the dried chilies in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 15 minutes.
  • In a large skillet with some oil over high heat, cook the onions tomatoes, and garlic until softened, season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies and chipotle peppers.
  • Add the softened dried chilies and chipotle peppers to the onion mixture.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Let the chili and onion mixture cool a couple of minutes before blending.
  • Add the water and blend until completely smooth.
  • Pass the mixture through a sieve and only keep the thin liquid.
  • Place the enchilada sauce into a skillet and season it with salt and cumin.
  • Simmer the enchilada sauce for about 10 minutes over low heat.