Mole Sauce

By KrissyW330

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 * 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 * 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 * 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 * 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (I usually use Hershey Special Dark, it has a sweetness that mellows the sauce)

Preparation

Step 1

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over med.
2. 2 low heat.
3. 3 Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon.
4. 4 Cover and cook until onion is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Mix in chili powder and flour, stir for 3 minutes.
6. 6 Gradually whisk in chicken broth.
7. 7 Increase heat to med. high.
8. 8 Boil until reduced, about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9 Remove from heat.
10. 10 Whisk in chocolate; season with salt and pepper, if desired.