Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce
(Jessica)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Use this economical sauce to prepare enchiladas or any recipe calling for enchilada sauce.

*Heat oil in large 2-quart saucepan; stir in flour and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
*Add remaining ingredients bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
*Makes about 3 cups sauce.

Maureen’s Notes: I used tomato puree, added a pinch more cumin and 1 tsp paprika. I added the rest of the spices to the flour mixture right before adding the water. Also, always add the water before you add the tomato sauce or you will have hot volcano on your hands. (I did that once and it was not pretty)