Salsa Taqueria Style Red
Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico with this Salsa Taqueria Style Red, a bold and smoky blend of charred roma tomatoes, toasted guajillo and arbol chiles, and fragrant roasted garlic and onions. This authentic taqueria-style salsa balances a rich, spicy kick with a hint of citrusy brightness from freshly squeezed lime juice, making it the ultimate topping for tacos, grilled meats, or a simple bowl of tortilla chips. The secret lies in layering flavors through roasting, toasting, and simmering, creating a smooth, vibrant salsa that’s as versatile as it is irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for six servings, this easy homemade salsa is a must-have for your next fiesta or weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium roma tomatoes
- 3 pieces dried guajillo chiles
- 2 pieces dried arbol chiles
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Add the roma tomatoes and cook, turning occasionally, until their skins are blistered and charred, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the tomatoes are cooking, remove the stems from the guajillo and arbol chiles. Shake out the seeds if a milder salsa is desired.
Place the chiles in the same dry skillet and toast lightly for 30-60 seconds on each side until aromatic, being careful not to burn them. Transfer to a bowl and cover with warm water. Let the chiles soak for 10 minutes until softened, then drain them.
In the skillet, add the garlic cloves (with the peel on) and half of a white onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly charred. Remove from heat and peel the garlic cloves.
In a blender, combine the blistered tomatoes, peeled garlic, charred onion, soaked chiles, vegetable oil, water, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the blended salsa to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to deepen the flavors.
Remove the salsa from heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust salt if necessary.
Allow the salsa to cool slightly before serving. Serve with tacos, chips, or your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2403 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1432 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
