Kitten’s Red Enchilada or Taco Sauce

This is much better then the expensive bottled enchilada sauce and much cheaper to make, this sauce freezes well so you may want to double and freeze half, I suggest to make this sauce a day in advance the flavors will intensify, if you are adding in flour add in after thawing the sauce,  heat the sauce on top of the stove and add it in then

For a thicker sauce whisk in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour in 1/4 cup cold water; add to the simmering sauce at the end of cooking and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes)

Yield about 4 cups

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Picante sauce (such as Old El Paso, freeze the remainder for another time)

1-1/2 cups tomato sauce

1-1/2 cups beef broth (can use water, beef broth is better or mix 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules in 1-1/2 cups hot water)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

cayenne pepper, optional and adjust to heat level

1/2 cup sour cream, optional (added in at the end of cooking for a creamy  sauce and adjust to taste starting at 1/2 cup)

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————–

In a medium saucepan  combine all ingredients together (except the sour cream) bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 25-30 minutes stirring frequently.

For a creamy sauce at the end of cooking mix in 1/2 cup sour cream until heated through (do not allow to boil, you may add in more sour cream if desired).

Use right away or cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze.

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