Chunky Salsa

Chunky Salsa is super simple to make with grilled vegetables and crushed tomatoes. A great addition to taco night or serve it up as the ultimate appetizer with tortilla chips.

We made a quick batch of chunky salsa on the grill to serve with our Grilled Tamales. It was a huge hit with the whole family and is our new favorite salsa recipe. The grilled vegetables adds a smoky and delicious flavor to tomato salsa.

Ingredients for Chunky Salsa:

• Onions
• Bell Peppers
• Jalapeños
• Garlic Cloves
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Sugar
• Lime Juice
• Kosher Salt

How to Make Chunky Salsa:

• Slice onions, coarsely dice bell peppers and slice the garlic into thin strips. Slice jalapeños in half and remove seeds and membranes. 
• Place vegetables on a grill pan. We made a small foil pan for the garlic and placed it on the grill pan.
• Grill the vegetables for about 15 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
• Remove from the grill. 

• Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes to a food processor.

• Pour in lime juice, salt and the grilled vegetables.

• Pulse the food processor about 10 – 12 times until vegetables are chopped to your liking.
• Serve immediately or store in mason jars in the refrigerator up to 3 months.

Recipe Tips and Variations:

• For spicy salsa, do not remove the jalapeño seeds. 
• Add 2 cups fresh cilantro into the food processor if desired. 
• Process the tomatoes and vegetables to a finer consistency for restaurant style salsa.
• Vegetables can be roasted in a 400° oven for 15- 20 minutes until vegetables are softened and slightly charred. 

Uses for Salsa:

• Grilled Chicken Enchiladas 
• Grilled Steak Fajitas
• Smoked Pork Carnitas
• Brisket Tacos

Making homemade salsa is a really simple and is much more delicious than store bought. It’s a must have for any Mexican feast and you can make it as hot or mild as you wish. We also love to make pico de gallo or Salsa Fresca to go with tacos.

Add this Chunky Salsa recipe to your list to try. The grilled vegetables an extra depth of flavor that will take your next taco night to a new level of deliciousness.

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Chunky Salsa

Chunky Salsa is super simple to make with grilled vegetables and crushed tomatoes. A great addition to taco night or serve it up as the ultimate appetizer with tortilla chips.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Grilling

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: homemade salsa, salsa, tomato salsa

Servings: 4 pints

Calories: 7kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 3 small onions sliced
• 3 cups diced bell peppers
• 5 garlic cloves sliced
• 4 jalapeños sliced, seeds and membranes removed
• 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

• Prepare a grill fire to 325° with hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
• Place vegetables on a grill pan. We made a small foil pan for the garlic and placed it on the grill pan.
• Grill the vegetables for about 15 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
• Remove from the grill. 
• Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes to a food processor.
• Pour in lime juice, salt and the grilled vegetables.
• Pulse the food processor about 10 - 12 times until vegetables are chopped to your liking. 
• Serve immediately or store in mason jars in the refrigerator up to 3 months.

Notes

Recipe Tips and Variations:

• For spicy salsa, do not remove the jalapeño seeds. 
• Add 2 cups fresh cilantro into the food processor if desired. 
• Process the tomatoes and vegetables to a finer consistency for restaurant style salsa.
• Vegetables can be roasted in a 400° oven for 15- 20 minutes until vegetables are softened and slightly charred. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 23mg | Sugar: 1g

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