Taco Sauce

1 6-oz can tomato paste
3 cups water
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon onion powder (or dried minced)
1 or more jalapenos (to taste)


1. Combine the tomato paste with the water in a saucepan over medium
heat. Stir until smooth.


2. Add the cayenne pepper, chili powder, cornstarch, vinegar, and onion powder. Stir.


3. Chop the jalapeno slices very fine. You can use a food processor,
but don't puree. Add them to the mixture.


4. Heat the mixture to boiling. Continue to stir about 3 minutes and
remove from the heat.


5. Let the sauce stand until cool, and then put in a tightly sealed
container and refrigerate.
This will last 1 to 2 months.
Makes 3-1/2 cups.