Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup ground red chili powder (use less for a less spicy sauce)
  • 1 (8oz can) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup water (vegetable broth or chicken broth for more flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika for more flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, but it balances the flavors nicely)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instruction

  • Start by heating oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Then, and flour and chili powder, and stir together. Instantly reduce heat to medium, and cook the flour-chili blend until lightly brown, stirring constantly to prevent from burning. It only takes about 1 minute to cook it.
  • Gradually stir in: tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and vinegar into the flour and chili powder mix until smooth.
  • Continue cooking over medium heat approximately 8-10 minutes, or until thickened slightly. If the sauce is too thick, add more water or broth, a little at a time.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • The recipe makes about 3 1/2 to 4 cups of sauce, depends how thick you like it. Let the sauce fully cool before refrigerating or freezing.