Ultimate Restaurant Salsa Recipes

RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Place onion and jalapeno in the food processor first, then add remaining ingredients (start with 1/2 tbsp lime juice).
• Blitz to desired consistency - I like mine pretty smooth because you get better flavour out of the onion etc.
• Taste test with corn chip for salt and lime. Adjust if necessary.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving with corn chips, or other dippers (see in post for suggestions).

SALSA VERDE RECIPE: THE ULTIMATE MEXICAN GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Peel, rinse and dry the tomatillos. Slice them in half and set them onto a large lined baking sheet.
• Slice 1 serrano pepper in half and set it on the baking sheet with the tomatillos, skin sides up.
• Roast the tomatillos and serrano pepper at 425 degrees F. for 15 minutes, or until the tomatillos begin to char slightly. The skins will darken.
• Remove and transfer to a food processor or blender.
• Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust for salt and serve. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container to let the flavors mingle. Great with tortilla chips!

RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor. (This is a very large batch. I recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.)
• Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
• Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.

ULTIMATE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, lime juice and coriander in a bowl. Stir, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Blend crushed tomatoes, jalapeno peppers with juice, cilantro leaves, salt, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

RESTAURANT STYLE BLENDER SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the jalapeno and tomato juice to the blender and blend until smooth.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients and pulse until it has a coarse texture but you don't see the onions and tomatoes as individual chunks.
• Serve or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

ULTIMATE EASY NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and place the rack in the center position.
• Line 2 large baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
• Place the chips in a single layer on the prepared pans.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the refried beans, sour cream, chile powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Warm the bean mixture over medium heat until heated through, stirring every couple of minutes.
• Using a spatula, spread the bean mixture on the chips, dividing evenly between the two pans.
• Sprinkle the pans with the cheese, using 4 ounces per pan.
• Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, green onion, and black olives. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
• Serve with sides of Easy Restaurant Style Salsa, Sour Cream, and Shredded Lettuce.

ULTIMATE SPICY BEEF NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until until softened, about 7-8 minutes. Add ground beef increase heat to medium-high heat and cook, breaking meat into small pieces until no longer pink -- about 6 minutes. Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to coat. Add tomato paste and water and cook for 6-8 minutes longer.
• Transfer to plate lined with paper towels to soak up grease.
• Heat oven to low broil.
• Place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 1 minute or until nice and warm and easy to stir. If desired, stir in chopped jarred jalapenos.
• Line large baking sheet with tortilla chips.
• Top chips with warmed refried beans and spicy beef. Top with cheese. Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted, keeping a close eye on it.
• Top with sour cream, avocados, jalapenos, green onions, cilantro, and salsa.

ULTIMATE RESTAURANT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in large nonreactive bowl. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Taste, and readjust seasoning if needed.
• Enjoy!