Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup oil
 * ⅓ cup onion, finely minced
 * 1 – 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
 * ¼ cup ground cayenne powder
 * 1½ – 2 cups water
 * 3 Tbsp flour
 * ½ tsp salt (use less if you use tomato sauce, as it is salty)
 * 2 fresh tomatoes, puréed or about 10 oz tomato sauce

Directions

 * 1) In a skillet, brown the flour a little.
 * 2) Place oil in another saucepan and saute the onion until transparent.
 * 3) Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
 * 4) Add flour to mixture and stir well for 1 minute.
 * 5) Add the cayenne chile powder and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
 * 6) Add water plus extra water to thin if necessary.
 * 7) Puree the tomatoes with the salt.
 * 8) Add the tomato mixture or tomato sauce, if desired.
 * 9) Simmer for at least 10 minutes, or while you prepare the other ingredients for enchiladas.
 * 10) Will keep in refrigerator for 1 week or may be frozen.