Chipotle Tomato Salsa

A smoky and spicy homemade salsa made with charred tomatoes, onions, and garlic, enhanced with chipotle chiles and fresh cilantro. Perfect for dipping or as a condiment.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatoes
  • ½ whole large white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a dry large heavy nonreactive skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then cook tomatoes, onion, and garlic, turning with tongs, until all are blackened in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. Purée in a blender with chiles and 3/4 teaspoon salt (use caution when blending hot foods). Return to skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then stir in cilantro.

    35 min

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