Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken stock

Instructions

1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven, at medium-high heat.
2. When it is hot, whisk in the flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Allow this to cook for about 5 minutes, whisking often. Whisk in the tomato paste.
4. Then whisk in the chicken stock, until there are no lumps.
5. Leave the sauce on the heat, simmering (we want it to simmer for at least 15 minutes, more is fine).
6. Once ready, use the sauce as you would like.