Catholic Red Chili Sauce for 50

Catholic Red Chili Sauce for 50 (people)

1¼ cup oil

2½ cups chili powder

1¼ cups flour
1 TBS kosher salt

5 tsp garlic powder

3 TBS + 1 tsp oregano

½ cup cumin
5 quarts water (20 cups)

Melt shortening in medium skillet.  Ad rest of ingredients, stir until blended.  Gradually stir in water.  Bring to boiling stirring constantly.  Reduce heat.  Simmer 10 minutes.

Source: St. Williams Catholic Church, Round Rock, Texas  1980

What we learned:  We took store bought corn tortilla and dipped them in the warm sauce, then put taco meat and cheese and rolled them to make an enchiladas.   Covered with extra sauce, extra meat, and cheese.  Cooked covered for 30 minutes, let rest 15 minutes and served.   

Need ratios.




One batch:

2 Tbs oil

3 – 4 Tbs chili powder

2 Tbs flour
3/4 tps salt

½ tsp garlic salt

Pinch oregano

2 tsp cumin
2 cups water