Texas Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Texas Enchilada Sauce Recipe

  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  1. In a medium saucepan combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, pepper, salt and garlic. Cover and cook over medium heat.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onion for about 4 minutes; stir into sauce. Cook sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bell pepper and cook 10 more minutes.