Name: Authentic Homemade Mexican Ranchero Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons corn oil; 3 medium ripe tomatoes; 5 medium jalapeno peppers, stemmed; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 cup water; Salt to taste

Salsa

Mary's Mexican Ranchero Salsa

Jul 29, 2025
by Agustin Graham
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

3

Transport yourself to a sun-drenched Mexican ranch with this vibrant and flavorful salsa. A simple yet stunning combination of roasted vegetables, this recipe offers a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine that will awaken your palate.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

3 tablespoons corn oil

3 medium ripe tomatoes

5 medium jalapeno peppers, stemmed

1 medium onion, diced

1 cup water

Salt to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

5 g
Fiber

1 g
Protein

1 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

5 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

12 mins

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil to the hot skillet and place whole tomatoes and jalapenos in the pan. Cook, turning every 2 minutes, until all sides are scalded. Remove from the heat. (Approximately 10-12 minutes)

02

Step

1 mins

Transfer tomatoes and jalapenos carefully to a blender and process until pureed.

03

Step

10 mins

Cook and stir onion in the same skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato-jalapeno puree and pour in water; bring to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve warm.

For a smoky depth, consider grilling the tomatoes and jalapeños instead of pan-roasting.
Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the level of heat. Remove the seeds and membranes for a milder salsa.
This salsa is excellent served warm with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a vibrant topping for grilled meats and vegetables.

Agustin Graham

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