Enchilada Sauce

From the Old Capitol Tamale Restaurant in Sacramento, thanks go to Lupe for this one.

3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup flour
4 tbsp Grandma's Chili Powder*
4 tbsp regular chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp crushed oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, chopped
6 cups chicken broth

*Grandma's Chili Powder is a brand that has since been discontinued.  The ingredients consisted approximately of chili powder, cumin, oregano and garlic.  According to the manufacturer, this is similar. 

Cook flour, oil and seasonings over low heat until well mixed.

Gradually add chicken broth and simmer till mixture thickens, usually about 30 minutes.  It will also continue to thicken some when cool.

Baked Beans

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 ribs celery
salt & pepper to taste
8 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp dried mustard 
chili powder to taste
1 large can pork 'n beans 


Brown and drain ground beef.  Preheat oven to 375.  Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, celery and salt and pepper.  Saute until vegetables are soft.  Add remaining ingredients and bake for 1 hour.

As noted on the original - all seasonings are "to taste" - please yourself and enjoy!