Kittencal's Red Enchilada Or Taco Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 -5 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 -4 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1/3-1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup tomato sauce (or use crushed tomatoes)
• 1 cup beef broth or 1 cup water mixed with beef bouillon powder or 1 cup just use water
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, add in for a creamy sauce, can use more to taste)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, chili powder and cumin and saute for 3 minutes.
• 2 add in fresh garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• 3 add in salsa, tomato sauce and beef broth or water; mix with a spoon to combine.
• 4 reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes or until reduced slightly.
• 5 adjust all spices to taste then season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 mix in sour cream if using and heat through (do not allow to boil).
• 7 optional: you may cool the mixture then process on a food processor or a blender for a smoother texture.