Add 2 tablespoons of the garlic and stir into the onions. Let cook for 1 minute, then add the spices with another pinch of salt and cook another minute. Add the vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping any tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the tomato paste and let cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the fire roasted tomatoes and bring to a lively simmer. Stir occasionally and let simmer for 5 minutes.