FELIX RESTAURANT RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine oil, onion, tomatoes, cayenne, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a large saucepot.
• Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Combine flour and water in a bowl and stir until mixture is smooth.
• Add to saucepot slowly, stirring constantly until smooth and thick.
• Add the cheese while continuing to stir.
• Cook until cheese has fully melted and the mixture is blended.
• Serve warm.
• Expect an oil-like red film to form above the cheese-- this is normal.
• Freezes well.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have almost completely disintegrated, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Whisk together the flour and the water to make a paste, then add it to the pan. Stir a few times until the paste is well combined with the vegetables. Stirring constantly, add the cheese, which should combine quickly. As the cheese melts, the queso will become thick and almost like putty. Don’t be alarmed! This is the proper texture as it is not a creamy queso. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if you like.
• Transfer the queso to a serving bowl, a small slow cooker, or a chafing dish over a flame. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.