The Tastiest Authentic Burrito Sauce Recipe

Last Updated on December 3, 2022 by

Today, we’re going to be taking a look at an authentic burrito sauce recipe. Alongside an authentic recipe, we’ll be looking at a slightly more modern sauce recipe too; one of my favorites – the creamy chipotle sauce. Both go perfectly with burritos and make an already incredible dish, even tastier. Burritos are one of my go-to Mexican dishes; mainly because they’re so quick and easy to make. But how do you go about making an authentic burrito sauce recipe? Let’s take a closer look.

What Is Burrito Sauce?

You may call it burrito sauce, but its traditional name is enchilada sauce. Enchiladas and burritos are very similar dishes, and the sauce poured over the dishes is the same for both. Enchilada (or burrito sauce) is typically made with a range of herbs, spices, and chili peppers. It usually has a good amount of heat and is very tasty.

Burritos that are made with these sauces are called burritos mojados. Mojado translates to “wet” in Spanish; so they are essentially “wet burritos”.

Ingredients In Burrito Sauce – Authentic Burrito Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for a burrito sauce can vary depending on which recipe you’re following. However, the ingredients in our recipe are as follows:

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• sprinkle of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

Nutritional Information Of Burrito Sauce

You may be wondering what the nutritional value is when it comes to this. One 60g serving of enchilada sauce usually contains the following:

• Calories: 24
• Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 520mg
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Sugar: 4g

How Do You Make Wet Burrito Sauce From Scratch?

To make this sauce, it really is as simple as adding the ingredients to a pan over medium heat and leaving it to simmer and thicken until it reaches the consistency you require. We’ll be looking at how to make this sauce from scratch in detail, in our recipe below. It is super easy to make, but you can also buy it premade in stores if you’d prefer.

What Is Mexican Red Sauce Made Of?

Mexican red sauce is typically made using chili peppers and a mixture of herbs and spices. It gets its red coloring from the use of red chili peppers. Whereas Mexican green sauce gets its green coloring from green chili peppers. Both work well when it comes to wet burritos, but the red sauce has always been a favorite of mine.

Authentic Burrito Sauce Recipe

There are many enchilada sauce recipes, but this one has been my favorite for a while now, and it’s inspired by one from Cookie and Kate. What’s great about this recipe is that it can easily be adapted to gluten-free; simply by changing the flour to gluten-free flour. Let’s take a closer look.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• sprinkle of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

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Recipe – Authentic Burrito Sauce Recipe

Step 1: Prepare The Sauce

Add your flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, cinnamon, garlic powder, and oregano to a bowl. In the meantime, add your oil to a pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the prepared bowl of dry ingredients. Stir continuously whilst cooking, for around one minute. Now add your tomato paste, along with the broth. Continue to stir throughout the process.

Step 2: Simmer

Turn up the heat and wait until the mixture begins to simmer. Once it’s a gentle simmer, cook for around 6 minutes, until the sauce has thickened (bear in mind that the sauce will also become thicker once removed from heat). Whisk often throughout this process. Once you’ve reached the desired consistency, remove from heat.

Step 3: Adjust

After removing from heat, add the vinegar and a sprinkle of black pepper. Add more seasoning, if desired. Your sauce is ready to enjoy!

How Do You Make Chipotle Burrito Sauce?

If you’re looking for a simple chipotle burrito sauce, this one inspired by Love and Lemons is incredibly easy, and is ready in just a few minutes!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 peeled garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce, preferably)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

Using a food processor, add the following ingredients: mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and garlic. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasonings, as desired. Your chipotle sauce is ready to serve! Keep refrigerated until use.

What Sauce Goes On Top Of Burritos?

Traditionally, red or green enchilada sauce is poured on top of burritos to make “wet burritos”. But nowadays, another popular choice is creamy chipotle sauce or taco sauce. Taco sauce is similar to enchilada sauce but is the sweeter and milder choice. Whichever sauce you choose, your burritos will no doubt be delicious.

Conclusion – Authentic Burrito Sauce Recipe

I hope this post has helped to introduce you to an authentic burrito sauce recipe. Whether you’re looking for traditional burritos mojados, or a modern take on the dish using creamy chipotle sauce, our recipes are delicious and I would love to know how you get on making them yourselves.

Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making your own burrito sauce from scratch? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!