Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
3 T chili powder
3 T flour
1 tsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp oregano
3 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
Directions
Combine all the dry ingredients in a small bowl. (Or you can keep from having to wash an extra bowl by putting the dry ingredients directly into the sauce pan.)
Slowly [...]
Gravy, Sauces, and Cream Soups
Basic Ingredients and Directions
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 3/4 to 2 cups liquid
For most recipes, first melt the margarine over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Some variations may use something other than margarine.
Variations
BEEF GRAVY: Add 2 cups beef broth as the liquid. Bring to [...]
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