Use this quick and easy-to-make, economical sauce to prepare enchiladas or any recipe calling for enchilada sauce.

Another delicious recipe from our Family-Favorite Recipes Collection.

Enchilada Sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons chili powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

3 cups water

1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. In a small bowl combine flour, chili powder and cumin; set aside.
2. In a 4 cup glass measure or a medium bowl, combine tomato sauce, water, salt and garlic powder; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stir in flour mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add liquid mixture and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Use as desired.

Makes about 4 cups or 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): 38.5 calories; 61% calories from fat; 2.7g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 284.0mg sodium; 107.9mg potassium; 3.6g carbohydrates; 1.0g fiber; 1.0g sugar; 2.6g net carbs; 0.7g protein.

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