Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes (with juice)

2 cans (10 ounces each) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 small piece of garlic, chopped

1 jalapeño pepper, cut into four pieces and thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup cilantro (or more to taste)

Juice of half a lime

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine Ingredients

In a blender or food processor, combine the whole tomatoes (with juice), Rotel, chopped onion, jalapeño, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro.

Step 2: Blend

Pulse the mixture until you reach your desired thickness, usually about 10 to 15 pulses.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust

Try the salsa with a tortilla chip and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 4: Chill

Refrigerate the salsa for at least one hour to let the flavors meld.

Step 5: Serve

Enjoy with tortilla chips or on cheesy nachos!

Tips

Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference.

Adding more cilantro can enhance the flavor if you love it!

Enjoy your homemade salsa!