Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients:

• 6 ounce can tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less, depending on your preference)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Stove-top Method: Combine tomato paste and chicken broth in a pot. Turn burner on high and wisk until broth and tomato paste are well blended (no lumps). Add remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Crock-pot Method: Add all ingredients into a small crock-pot and mix until combined. Cover. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high 2-4 hours. 

Recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of sauce (5 servings).

1 serving = a scant 1/2 cup

Not only can you use this recipe for enchiladas ... try an enchilada-style meatloaf! or Mix it with some shredded chicken and add it on top of a mexi-style salad!