Texas Hot Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb 70% lean ground beef (73% lean or less)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce (ie ( Hunts)
• 8 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef in skillet with tablespoon of oil.

2. 2

   Grind spices together into fine powder.

3. 3

   Drain beef.

4. 4

   In 2qt+ pot or crockpot, mix together beef, water, tomato sauce, and spices.

5. 5

   Simmer for a minimum of one hour. If crockpoting, simmer on low for 12 to 24hrs, checking/stirring occassionally. Added water if sauce starts to dry out.

6. 6

   The longer this receipe simmer the better the texture and spiciness of the sauce.

7. 7

   Excess can be frozen and reheated in a double-boiler or crockpot.