Granny's Red Sauce
3 dozen dried red chilies
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cloves garlic
3 quarts beef stock
4 tablespoons shortening
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oregano
salt and pepper -- to taste
Place chilies in a bowl and cover with warm
water. Allow to soak until softened. When softened, split chilies . Place chilies, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a food
processor, along with 1 cup stock and process until smooth. In a large saucepan,
over medium heat, melt shortening and add flour, stirring constantly until flour
is golden. Add pepper puree, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 - 20
minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm.
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