Recipe for enchilada sauce

[sneezles]

Gaye
These are the two I use:
Sauce I
2 tbs shortening (Crisco)
4 tbs flour
2 cups boiling water
4 tbs chili powder
salt to taste
Melt shortening and add the flour gradually to form a smooth paste. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for at least 30 min. Yields approx. 2 cups of sauce

Sauce II 1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
3 cups hot water
Salt and pepper to taste
6 tbs chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 t garlic powder
1 lb. ground beef, browned

Heat oil. Gradually add the flour to form a smooth paste. Add the hot water and seasonings. Simmer 30 minutes and add beef.
Yields approx. 4 cups of sauce.

The longer you cook both sauces the richer the flavor.

[This message has been edited by sneezles (edited 10-12-2000).]

[GayeC]

I am looking for a recipe for homemade enchilada sauce, something that would be similar to Old El Paso enchilada sauce. Any recipes or sources for recipes would be appreciated. Thanks.

[lorilei]

Try this thread. There was a discussion some time ago about enchilada sauce -- and there is a variety posted here:
www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/000761.html (http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/000761.html)

[GayeC]

Thanks! This thread was very helpful. A lot of good-sounding recipes. Don't know if I can get some of those peppers in S.C. but will certainly try.