Texas Red Enchilada Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter/margarine in a sauce pan.
2. 2
   Make a roux by browning flour in melted butter/margarine.
3. 3
   Add spices and tomato paste; stir until well blended into roux.
4. 4
   Add water gradually, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Heat until boiling.
6. 6
   Continue simmering and stirring until desired thickness is achieved.
7. 7
   Taste every so often and adjust spices as needed.
8. 8
   Once desired consistency and taste is reached, coat the bottom of a pan with the sauce, add freshly rolled enchiladas, then pour the remainder of the red sauce over enchiladas.
9. 9
   Place pan in oven and cook until enchiladas are done.