Mateo'S Better Then Your Taco Shop Salsa Recipe

Name: Mateo'S Better Then Your Taco Shop Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chili de arbol dried chilies; 4 sweet chili peppers; 3 garlic cloves; 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 red onion; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 handful cilantro; 2 limes

Servings: persons

1
Start by boiling the 8 Chili De Arbol Chili's for about 5 to 10 minutes until they soften.
2
In the meantime, heat the diced tomatoes under high heat.
3
When The Chili De Arbol Chilis are soft, drain and add to diced tomatoes. Add the Cumin, Pepper, Salt and Brown Sugar to the diced tomatoes and Chili De Arbol Mix. Let simmer.
4
In a Kitchen Blender, combine Sweet Chilis, Garlic, Red Onion.
5
When diced tomatoes and Chili De Arbol mix are simmered. Turn off heat and pour to add diced tomatoes and Chile de Arbol into the Blender mix.
6
Mix ingredients on high until a smooth consistency.
7
Add the juice of 2 Limes and 1 handful of Cilantro and blend again until a smooth consistency.
8
Place in refrigerator and let cool for 20 minutes.
9
When Salsa is Chilled, serve with Chips. Enjoy!

192

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chili de arbol dried chilies, 4 sweet chili peppers, 3 garlic cloves, 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mateo'S Better Then Your Taco Shop Salsa 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!

Mateo'S Better Then Your Taco Shop Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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