Red Chili Enchilada Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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2 dried New Mexican Chiles
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2 dried Ancho chiles (sometimes called Pasilla chiles), or Guajillo chiles
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2 TBSP olive oil
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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4-5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. chili powder
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1 tsp. dried oregano
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1 (10.75oz) can tomato puree (about 1 1/4 cups)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: a dash of cayenne, or pinch of crushed red chili flakes, to taste
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*Note that tomato puree is not the same as tomato paste! 1 cup of tomato puree is approximately 2 TBSP tomato paste, plus enough water to make 1 cup.
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