Here, this classic cooked tomato and chile sauce is simmered with beer and spiked with Tequila. Serve it with chips, or with enchiladas, tacos, or carnitas.

Makes: About 2 cups
Time: 45 to 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large guajillo or other medium-hot dried chiles, toasted, soaked, and cleaned

• 1 / 4 cup good-quality vegetable oil

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 4 cloves …