Bek's Famous Pico De Gallo Recipe

A family favorite pico de gallo recipe, perfected over generations! This vibrant salsa starts with a secret ingredient: canned Rotel! It delivers consistent flavor and heat, preventing that watery texture you sometimes get with fresh tomatoes. While you can absolutely use fresh tomatoes and your favorite peppers during peak season, Bek's clever use of Rotel ensures this pico is always a crowd-pleaser. It's bursting with fresh cilantro and customizable spice—adjust the ingredients to your liking! This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to disappear fast!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 34.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bek's Famous Pico De Gallo

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How to Make Bek's Famous Pico De Gallo

  1. Finely dice the onion, jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), and cilantro.
  2. Combine the diced onion, jalapeño, cilantro, Rotel, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño to your preference.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, etc.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g