What Tex-Mex sauce is made from beef stock, flour, chili powder, and cumin?

Chili gravy is the Tex-Mex sauce made from beef stock, flour, chili powder, and cumin.

Unlike many Mexican enchilada sauces, traditional Texas chili gravy is thickened with a flour roux. The roux is combined with broth and spices, producing a smooth, savory sauce with a characteristic red color and moderate chile flavor.

Chili gravy is especially associated with Tex-Mex enchiladas and combination plates. It may be poured over filled tortillas before baking, or served with other dishes such as tamales and rice.

The word “gravy” can cause confusion because this sauce is not a meat gravy in the usual sense. Its name reflects its thick, pourable consistency and its role as a staple sauce in Texas-style Mexican restaurants.