Fiery 4-Ingredient Salsa Ranchera That Wows Every Time
A traditional Mexican salsa with a smoky, spicy flavor. Perfect for tacos, eggs, or grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 white onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2–3 serrano peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, and peppers. Roast until charred, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender. Add cilantro, salt, and water.
- Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust pepper quantity for desired heat.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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