Chile Verde (Green Chile Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chopped green chili, to taste
1 cup chicken broth or 2 cups tomatoes, with liquid
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 -2 garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat shortening in medium-sized skillet on medium heat.
Saute the onions in shortening.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.