Ranchera Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 2 T oil
• ¼ C onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 chile, seeded and diced
• 3 C tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 T oregano
• Salt to taste

PREPARATION

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, garlic, and fresh chile pepper; sauté for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally so that the ingredients soften but do not brown.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 or 6 min, stirring once in a while, until they become soft.
4. Add the oregano and salt to taste.
5. Simmer 5 more min.
6. Use as-is or process it in a blender.