Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese, shredded
  • 1 canned jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Method

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven until tender but not brown.
  • Stir flour and chili powder into onion mixture; cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add tomatoes and green chiles; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add cheese and jalapeno pepper, if desired; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with taco or tortilla chips.