Red Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4-TBSP Olive Oil
• 4-TBSP Flour
• 2-TBSP Chili Powder
• 1-2 Chipotle Chili (canned and packed in adobo), rinsed and minced
• 1-tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2-tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2-tsp Onion Powder
• 1 (15oz) can Tomato Sauce
• 4 Cups Water

Equipment:

• Large/Deep Saucepan

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Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
2. Add flour and chili powder
   - Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine
4. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce to a simmer
   - Simmer about 10 minutes
5. When you've reached your desired consistency, remove from heat to cool
6. Once cooled, run through the blender to make smooth
   
   This recipe makes a double batch, so feel free to freeze the other half for later use

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Made this today so that I could make the actual enchiladas tomorrow. I'll be sure to post the pictures (when I have full daylight).