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Uncle Julios Salsa Recipe

Uncle Julio's Salsa Recipe

With its flavorful mix of fresh ingredients, this delicious salsa has been winning over hearts at Uncle Julio's restaurant for years.
When you make this recipe at home, you'll find it to be equally enjoyable for serving at parties, family gatherings, or just for your personal snacking pleasure.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Equipment
  • 1 Skillet
Ingredients
  
  • 4 ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice preferably fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher salt works well
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder optional
  • 1 chipotle pepper minced optional
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
 
  • Dice the ripe tomatoes, chop the white onion, mince the jalapeño pepper, and chop a bunch of cilantro.
    Thinly slice the green onions if you decide to use them.
    Mince the chipotle pepper if you want a smoky flavor.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, jalapeño pepper, and the optional sliced green onions.
    Sauté the vegetables until they're soft.
    If you choose to use a chipotle pepper, add it now.
  • Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    The tomatoes and other vegetables should blend well as they cook.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, and—if desired—the chili and cayenne powders to the skillet.
    Adjust the spices to your taste.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, then pour in the lime juice and add the chopped fresh cilantro.
    Stir the mixture well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  • Taste and adjust any additional salt or spices as needed.
    If you prefer a smoother salsa, place the mixture in a food processor and pulse until you achieve the desired consistency.
    Your Uncle Julio's Salsa is now ready to be enjoyed with chips, tacos, or any other dish.
    Remember, you can always customize this recipe by adding more or less of certain ingredients, such as cilantro or chipotle pepper, to create your own signature salsa.
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