Making salsa isn’t hard to do. You can make salsa just like Chilis with our recipe. Canned tomatoes, and canned green chilies make preparing this salsa easy.
You can make fresh salsa in moments, and it will taste just like Chili's restaurant.
Ingredients
1 can tomatoes and green chilies (14.5 oz can)
1 can whole peeled tomatoes (14.5 oz can, plus the juice)
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon jalapenos (canned, diced, not pickled)
1/4 cup yellow onion (diced)
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
In food processor place jalapenos and onions. Process for just a few seconds. Add both cans of tomatoes, salt, sugar, and cumin. Process all ingredients until well blended but do not puree. Place in covered container and chill. A couple of hours of chilling will help blend and enrich the flavor.
I have to admit, this tastes just like the real thing and it’s easy. I make it all the time. Who would have guessed this wasn’t made with fresh tomatos? It’s awesome!!
Karyn
tastes exactly like chili’s salsa and super easy to make!
Bobbi
Can you use fresh tomatoes and “can” this?
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I spose you could try this, I would think that it would change the flavor somewhat.
cory mann
This salsa is great! It is now the only salsa I am ever going to eat! However, when I made my first batch, I felt like it was missing something, so on the second batch I added about a 1/4 tsp more cumin and it made all the difference in the world!
nurse 4 u
Everytime we have a family, church, or work function I make a double batch of this salsa. Everyone loves it, I am always asked for the recipe and I enjoy sharing it.
Dawn
I cant get jalapenos in Asia, what else can I use to substitute it?
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Did you find out if this can be canned?
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I have not found out if this can be canned. I am certain it could. What I would do is that I would refer to Ball’s canning guide book to make sure you get enough citric acid in there. Most canning recipes give a ratio for this. I would refer you to their guide on canning salsa.
Amanda
you can can it if you add vinegar with 5% acidity to it. I would use about a tablespoon of vinegar for every cup of salsa.
Danny
Amanda have you canned any? I am new to canning. Any tips. How long do I process it.
Kathy
Make this all the time for my family and friends. Always get asked for the recipe. I don’t like it really hot, so I omit the jalepenos…just as good, if you like it mild. I also add a little extra garlic and cumin.
Becky
A very good friend made this and added garlic, fresh cilitro, and a jalopeno.
Everyone just stood at the table and ate and ate! It was awesome!
girlinvegas
serrano peppers
Peggy
This is a good base recipe. I make this all the time with the following changes: white onion (in Mexico, this is all they use according to chef Rick Bayless), 1 garlic clove and 1/2 tsp. of sea salt, a little more cumin, fresh jalapeno, a 1-2 tsps. cilantro, and a couple of squeezes of lime juice. This always gets rave reviews!
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I love Rick Bayless, he has such an amazing perspective on cooking.
Salsa
This tastes nothingggggggggg like chili’s salsa to me!!!! I don’t know if i did something wrong but it tasted really weird, like it had way too many tomatoes or something
Anonymous
I don’t know what happened, as you can see many people have had great results with this recipe. How did you prepare the recipe?
Eileen
I agree…. I made it with your additions and took it on vacation and it was a major hit!! Thank you Peggy!
Roadwargolf
Can you send your recipe? Can’t find Chili’s salsa recipe ingredients on app. Not a good cook. Need exact.
Roadwargolf
Can you send your recipe? Can’t find Chili’s salsa recipe ingredients on app. Not a good cook. Need exact.
Colleen M.
Made this last night and I found it way too hot. I am going to try again with only a teaspoon of jalapenos and work up to the degree of hot I like. Good flavor and will make again for sure, although I did not find it to taste like Chillis.
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Jalapenos vary in heat. You may always want to start off with a smaller amount and then work your way up to the level of heat you desire.
Marvinshari
I don’t see an actual recipe on this app. Could someone give the exact list of ingredients and their amounts? Thank you
Kim
I bet it was the tomatoes if you dont use a good brand of tomatoes it doesnt taste as good, i have been making this recipe for about 6 years and always turns out great!!!
Sherri982
I started using the Rotel with “cilantro and lime” and it’s closer. A friend of mine used to be a Chili’s manager and said theyuse a lot of cilantro. I bet that’s the trick. I tried adding more cumin as someone suggested, but that didn’t taste as good. I think the lime and cilantro is the secret. I’m sure fresh would be good….but I haven’t gotten that far.
JM
This recipe is fantastic!! I used a bit more jalapeno though, because I like it spicy I also used fresh jalapenos. I also used 3 fresh garlic cloves, but I also love garlic. And lastly, I did add some lime juice and used a “heaping” 1/2 tsp of cumin. Delicious and taste just like Chili’s!!
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