Salsa Taqueria Style Red Recipe

🔥 Authentic Texas Salsa Recipe! 🔥 Recreate the vibrant, delicious red salsa from Taco Grande, a Katy, TX favorite. This easy-to-follow recipe lets YOU control the heat with customizable jalapeño additions. Perfect for tacos, nachos, or as a vibrant dip!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 445.1 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Salsa Taqueria Style Red

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How to Make Salsa Taqueria Style Red

  1. Finely chop 1 large onion and 2 cloves garlic. Set aside.
  2. Remove stems and seeds from 2-4 jalapeños (adjust for desired heat level). Finely chop the jalapeños.
  3. Combine the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeños in a medium bowl.
  4. Add 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more jalapeños for extra heat, lime juice for tang, or salt to taste.
  8. Let the salsa sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it sits, the better it tastes!
  9. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

70 g

Sugar

240g

Fat

4g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Salsa Taqueria Style Red?

Salsa Taqueria Style Red takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Salsa Taqueria Style Red?

Salsa Taqueria Style Red has approximately 445.1 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Salsa Taqueria Style Red?

The key ingredients for Salsa Taqueria Style Red are Tomatoes, Tomatillos, Onion, Jalapenos, Salt, Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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