Enchilada Sauce

 

EnchiladaSauceIngredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional:

1/2 tsp or less cinnamon

4 sugar cubes or equivalent sweetener

Directions

In a medium saucepan heat oil, add flour, smoothing and stirring with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 minute. Add chili powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add stock, tomato paste, oregano, and cumin. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken and smooth out. Adjust the seasonings. Serve atop your favorite enchiladas.