Description
This homemade hello fresh tex mex paste is rich, smoky, and full of Southwest flavor. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, and rice bowls, it brings bold flavor to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano
4 oz tomato paste
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
1 tbsp adobo sauce
1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. Warm olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft and lightly golden, about 3–5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, and oregano, toasting for 30 seconds.
4. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, vinegar, honey, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir well.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
8. Cool slightly and transfer to a jar for storage.
Notes
Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze in small portions for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg