2 tbsp butter
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tbsp flour
1 can tomatoes (14 oz)
1/4 cup ground ancho or pasilla chile
1 tbsp tarragon vinegar
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
Directions
Melt butter in skillet. Brown onions and garlic. Stir in flour and add
tomatoes, ground chile, vinegar, oregano and brown sugar. Simmer 15
minutes.
Servings: 18 ounces
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Categories: Chili
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