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Authentic Tex-Mex Chili Gravy
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
25m
Chili gravy is the soul of Tex-Mex cuisine, a perfect blend of brown gravy and rich Mexican chili sauce. Whether you’re making cheese, beef, or West Texas-style stacked enchiladas, this classic recipe adds bold, smoky flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
Steps
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
(Servings:
2 Cups)
Scale
Scale
Steps
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Step 1: Make the Roux
• In a medium skillet, heat lard or oil over medium-high heat.
• Stir in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a light brown roux.
• In a medium skillet, heat lard or oil over medium-high heat.
• Stir in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a light brown roux.
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Step 2: Add the Spices
• Stir in black pepper, salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring to blend everything together.
• Stir in black pepper, salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring to blend everything together.
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Step 3: Add the Broth
• Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
• Stir and cook until the sauce thickens.
• Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
• Stir and cook until the sauce thickens.
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Step 4: Simmer & Adjust
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If the gravy is too thick, add a bit of water or broth to adjust consistency.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If the gravy is too thick, add a bit of water or broth to adjust consistency.
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Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
• Use immediately over enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or tamales.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Use immediately over enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or tamales.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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✔ Drizzle over enchiladas for an authentic Tex-Mex experience.
✔ Use as a sauce for burritos or smothered chimichangas.
✔ Serve as a dipping sauce for chips or taquitos.
✔ Use as a sauce for burritos or smothered chimichangas.
✔ Serve as a dipping sauce for chips or taquitos.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories114kcal5%
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Fat11g0%
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Saturated Fat3g0%
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Carbohydrates10g0%
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Fiber0g0%
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Sugar0g0%
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Protein2g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium600mg30%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.