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Tamale Sauce ~ Smoky Tex-Mex sauce ready in 15 minutes or less! Yields 2 cups, the perfect amount to generously cover a dozen tamales.

Tamale Sauce

Smoky Tex-Mex sauce ready in 15 minutes or less! Yields 2 cups, the perfect amount to generously cover a dozen tamales.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Christmas, CInco de Mayo, comfort food, make-ahead, quick and easy, sauce, Southern, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegan beef-style broth
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Set a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted, sprinkle evenly with flour and whisk continuously until a smooth paste forms.
  • Gradually add the broth, whisking after each addition, until smooth and slightly thick.
  • Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the adobo sauce, taco seasoning, and shredded cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot over your favorite tamales.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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