Kittencal's Red Enchilada or Taco Sauce

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3-5 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2-4 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1/3-1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup tomato sauce (or use crushed tomatoes)
• 1 cup beef broth or water mixed with beef bouillon powder or just use water
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or white salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, add in for a creamy sauce, can use more to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, chili powder and cumin and saute for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add in fresh garlic and saute for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add in salsa, tomato sauce and beef broth or water; mix with a spoon to combine.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes or until reduced slightly.

5. 5

   Adjust all spices to taste then season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Mix in sour cream if using and heat through (do not allow to boil).

7. 7

   OPTIONAL: you may cool the mixture then process on a food processor or a blender for a smoother texture.