Making Mexican Enchilada Sauce

I made this last time because I didn't have a can of enchilada sauce in the cupboard but I already had everything ready to make the enchiladas so I went to google and looked at a bunch of recipes.  It was super good and I added extra tomato paste in order to make it a little thicker the way that I like it plus I am going to use what is actually in the tomato paste can that I have which is 6 oz each :)  I liked it so much that I am going to make it from now on (unless it is nearly free with a coupon).

Mexican Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients:

·                        2 tbsp vegetable oil

·                        2 tbsp flour

·                        2 tbsp chili powder

·                        1/2 tsp cumin

·                        1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (don't have any in my cupboard so I skipped)

·                        2 cups water

·                        1 8 ounce can tomato paste (used 12 ounces because I like it thicker)

·                        1 tsp garlic powder

·                        1/2 tsp onion powder

·                        1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:

Heat the oil, flour and chili powder together in a large pot. Allow to cook for a minute or two.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a slow simmer. Stir well to combine and dissolve tomato paste in water. Allow to cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more spices as desired.

I am going to use what is needed to make the enchiladas and then put the rest in a freezer bag to save for the next time because it makes so much more then I need.  The great thing is that I won't have to make it next time I need it!!