Creamy Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes and their juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add the heavy cream to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
6. Serve the creamy chili sauce warm over your favorite dishes.

Interesting Facts

• This sauce is perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more!
• You can also use it as a dip for chips or vegetables.
• This sauce can also be used as a base for other sauces, such as enchilada sauce or mole sauce.