Texas Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
Directions

In a medium saucepan combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, pepper, salt and garlic. Cover and cook over medium heat.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onion for about 4 minutes; stir into sauce. Cook sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bell pepper and cook 10 more minutes.