Easy Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons medium-spice Indian chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon onion salt
• Salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir flour and chili powder into hot oil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the flour is lightly brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes.

Gradually stream water and tomato sauce into the flour while stirring until the flour is completely incorporated into a smooth mixture. Stir oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt into the liquid. Continue cooking until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes; season with salt.