Homemade Picante Salsa over Steak Recipe

Name: Homemade Picante Salsa over Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole White Onion, Diced; 1 whole Jalapeno, Diced And Seeded; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Minced; 2 whole Beef Steak Tomatoes, Diced And Seeded; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Pepper Hot Sauce; 2 teaspoons Sugar; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro; 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke; 3 whole Steaks; 2 teaspoons Steak Seasoning; 2 cups Corn Chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 whole White Onion, Diced
1 whole Jalapeno, Diced And Seeded
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Minced
2 whole Beef Steak Tomatoes, Diced And Seeded
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Chipotle Pepper Hot Sauce
2 teaspoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
3 whole Steaks
2 teaspoons Steak Seasoning
2 cups Corn Chips (optional)

1
Chop veggies.
2
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and cook onion and peppers until tender.
3
Add tomatoes, chipotle pepper sauce, sugar, chili powder, salt and cumin.
4
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
5
Cook for 20 minutes.
6
Then add cilantro and liquid smoke to the sauce.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat and place sauce in a bowl.
8
Season steaks with steak seasoning.
9
Use same skillet that the picante was cooked in to cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side over medium high.
10
Remove steak from the skillet and serve picante over steaks with corn chips on the side to scoop up the extra salsa!

432

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole White Onion, Diced, 1 whole Jalapeno, Diced And Seeded, 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced, 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Minced, and more.

Yes, Homemade Picante Salsa over Steak falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Picante Salsa over Steak

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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