Tomato BAse for stews and sauces

Many of these recipes will feature a tomato-based sauce that paired with cumin and garlic become a mexican-food essential-completely versatile, quick and easy. Make sure to keep your pantry fully stocked with cans of tomato sauce and you'll be good to go. 

Mom's Recipe for Tomato Sauce/Broth Base

1 Can Tomato Sauce 8oz
6 Cups Water 
Cumin, Garlic, and Salt to taste or start with 1/2 tsp each and adjust accordingly. 

I've found that you can't go wrong with using the tomato sauce liberally and adding a pinch or two of spices for single servings.