Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce
Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce blends warm chili powder with fragrant Mexican oregano for a smooth, medium-bodied gravy that coats every bite. Its silky texture and gentle heat make it perfect for drizzling over burritos, smothering enchiladas, or serving with crispy tortilla chips. Serve it fresh for weeknight dinners or as a versatile condiment at casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the flour, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt in a small bowl.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat.
- 3
Whisk the flour mixture into the hot oil until smooth.
- 4
Gradually pour in the water, whisking after each addition to blend smoothly.
- 5
Bring the gravy to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Calories 187.77 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.96 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 16.92 g 6%
- Total Fat 13.62 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.95 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.56 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.9 g --
- Added Sugars 6.62 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 5.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 21.7 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.93 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.31 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chili Oregano Mexican Sauce is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cake Flour, Chili Powder, Mexican Oregano, and Onion Powder. Each serving provides about 187.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce?
- It is a Mexican chili recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cake Flour, Chili Powder, Mexican Oregano, Onion Powder, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce healthy?
- Chili-Oregano Mexican Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 187.77 calories and 0.96 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.95 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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