Delicious Enchilada Sauce

This recipe is simple, homemade and very yummy! If I'd let them my kids would eat this with a spoon. I use this sauce in my cheesy enchilada bake Cheesy Enchilada Bake, and in my layered enchilada bake Enchilada Bake . You can half the recipe if you wish. I have a large family and the amount is just right for us. There is usually a small amount leftover we use this when reheating the enchiladas in the microwave (if there are any left). Don't let the list of ingredients intimidate you it is a really simple recipe, the most time spent is simmering the sauce.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄4 cups water
• 3 (4 g) packets beef bouillon granules (Herbox, each packet makes 8 oz. of broth) or 3 (4 g) packets beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (4 g) packet chicken bouillon granules (Herbox, each packet makes 8 oz. of broth) or 1 (4 g) packet chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 10  drops Tabasco sauce
• 3⁄4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 5  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cocoa powder
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin
• 3  tablespoons  instant minced onion
•  salt
•  pepper
•  sugar

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over high heat bring water to a boil. Add beef and chicken granules and stir until completely dissolved.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add Tobasco Sauce, cider vinegar, chocolate syrup and butter. Stir well.
3. Next add all the dry ingredients and minced onions. Let cook for 10 minutes at a small boil.
4. Add tomato sauce, stir well.
5. Whisk in the tomato paste.
6. Adjust salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary.
7. Reduce heat to simmer, low, and cover and simmer for half hour to 45 minutes stirring frequently.