Enchilada Sauce (Casa Melinda)

4 cups water

1 /4 cup tomato paste

1  1/2 ounce butter or margarine (3 TBS)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 Tablespoon chili powder

1/2 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon beef base

Dash cayenne

Add all ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil.

Mix 1/2 cup flour with 1 cup water.  Add to boiling sauce till thick.  You may need a little extra.