Spice up your life with this copycat Chipotle Hot Salsa! It’s a tomatillo and red chili salsa that’s easy to make at home and packed with layers of nuanced, spicy flavors. Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, burrito bowls, and more!
½cuppacked dried New Mexico chilesor árbol chilies, stemmed
114.5 oz canfire roasted tomatoeswith juice
1teaspoonground cumin
Saltto taste
Instructions
Preheat broiler to high.
Arrange tomatillos on a baking sheet. Broil, about 4-inches from the heating element, for about 10-15 minutes, until beginning to char.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chiles and saute for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant and the garlic turns light golden.
Add the tomatillos, chiles, garlic, tomatoes, cumin and salt to a blender or food processor.
Process until smooth.
Season with additional salt, to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
The blended salsa will stay fresh when it’s stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 week. It also freezes well for 3 to 4 months.