Mesa Red Sauce

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons masa harina
• 4 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water, heated
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

1. 1. Heat vegetable oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the masa harina and stir constantly as it cooks and turns golden.
2. 2. Add the spices and stir for another 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warm vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in the tomato paste and sugar.
3. 3. Simmer partially covered for 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to taste.

vegetable oil, onion, garlic, masa harina, chile powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, cracked pepper, oregano, vegetable stock, tomato paste, brown sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mesa-red-sauce-370752 (may not work)