Ingredients
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3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 -5 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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2 -4 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
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1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
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1/3-1/2 cup salsa
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1 cup tomato sauce (or use crushed tomatoes)
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1 cup water mixed with beef bouillon powder or 1 cup just use water
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
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1 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
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1/2 cup sour cream (optional, add in for a creamy sauce, can use more to taste)
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1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in fresh garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add in salsa, tomato sauce and beef broth or water; mix with a spoon to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes or until reduced slightly.
- Adjust all spices to taste then season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in sour cream if using and heat through (do not allow to boil).
- OPTIONAL: you may cool the mixture then process on a food processor or a blender for a smoother texture.