TEXAS ENCHILADA SAUCE

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Being from deep South Texas, I learned many ways to prepare Mexican and Tex-Mex foods. This is my all time favorite!

Provided by Sue

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
⅓ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

In a medium saucepan combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, pepper, salt and garlic. Cover and cook over medium heat.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 582.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g