Southwestern Chili Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chili powder
cold water
1 tsp. salt
4 c. boiling water
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 garlic clove, pressed

Preparation

Make a paste of chili powder and a little cold water; add to salted boiling water with the fat; stir to blend, then simmer to the consistency of tomato sauce for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add garlic. For thicker sauce, add more chili powder.
Makes about 3 cups.