This easy chile-spiked simmered tomato salsa pairs well with these beet-topped tostadas, but it’s definitely an applicable topper for all your taco needs—and beyond.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
3
3
2
1
2
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add chiles and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted and very fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and 1 cup water, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and tomatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Season tomato mixture with salt. Using a potato masher, smash until the consistency of a chunky salsa. Let cool, then stir in lime juice.
Step 3
Do Ahead: Salsa (without lime juice) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Add lime juice just before serving.