Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Yield Serves 4-8

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion salt
• salt (to taste)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to whisk until lightly browned.
3. Gradually whisk in the broth, tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder and onion salt. Stir until smooth and continue simmering for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
4. Use immediately, or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.