red enchilada sauce recipe

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easy homemade red enchilada sauce

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 cups water
• 3 oz — 1/2 a small can — tomato paste
• 1 tsp taco seasoning or cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt — or to taste
• cayenne powder — to taste

In small saucepan — whisk together oil, flour, and chili powder. Heat over low heat until it starts to simmer.

Slowly whisk in water. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, whisking often. Continue to whisk and simmer until desired thickness.

replaces one — 10 oz — can of enchilada sauce