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Taco Sauce

6 oz can tomato paste
3 cups water
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced dried onion
2 tablespoons canned jalapeno slices

Combine the tomato paste with the water in a saucepan over medium
heat, stir until smooth Add the cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt,
cornstarch, vinegar, and dried onion and stir Chop the jalapeno
slices very fine.  You can use a food processor, but don't puree.
The best kind of jalapenos to use are those bottled for nachos or
pizza.  Add them to the mixture Heat the mixture to boiling.
Continue to stir about 3 minutes and remove from the heat Let the
sauce stand until cool, and then put in a tightly sealed container
and refrigerate.  This will last for 1 to 2 months. Makes 3 1/2
Cups.

Printable version: taco-sauce.txt.