Copycat Chili's Restaurant Salsa
Ingredients
- jalapenos from a jar See note below
- 1/4 cup yellow onion diced (1.5 oz.)
- 1 can Old El Paso Green Chilis (4 oz.) chopped (not drained or rinsed)
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp lime juice bottled is fine
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1/2 tsp agave syrup
- 1 can Hunt's petite diced tomatoes (28 oz) juice drained
Instructions
- Strain liquid from diced tomatoes.
- Combine ingredients (jalapenos through agave syrup), plus about 1/4 can of the diced tomatoes in a food processor or blender and puree completely
- Add the remaining tomatoes to processor and pulse to chop well but not puree (10 to 15 quick pulses)
- Cover and store overnight for the flavors to properly develop
Notes
Recipe above is for medium salsa. Adjust jalapenos as desired to make mild or hot salsa.
I've found that jarred jalapenos can really vary in spiciness. Here are a few brands I have tried for medium salsa: 15 rings (0.8 oz.) Tuscan Garden, hot jalapeno rings 12 rings (0.6 oz) Mezetta Deli Style hot jalapenos 5 to 6 rings (0.35 oz.) Wal-Mart Great Value hot jalapenos
I've found that jarred jalapenos can really vary in spiciness. Here are a few brands I have tried for medium salsa: 15 rings (0.8 oz.) Tuscan Garden, hot jalapeno rings 12 rings (0.6 oz) Mezetta Deli Style hot jalapenos 5 to 6 rings (0.35 oz.) Wal-Mart Great Value hot jalapenos