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Homemade Salsa and Chips

Author: Jennifer

Ingredients

  • FOR SALSA:
  • 1 can Whole Tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies 10 oz
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 Jalapeno diced
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • juice of 1/2 Lime
  • FOR CHIPS:
  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 3/4 cup Corn oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Unless you have a really large food processor, you should prepare this in 2 smaller batches.
  • Combine all salsa ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Run until you get the consistency salsa you like.
  • Refrigerate salsa for at least 1 hour before using.
  • Cut each tortilla into 6 pieces.
  • Put oil in heavy skillet about 1/4" depth.
  • Heat oil in over medium high.
  • Cook tortilla chips for about 2 minuites until the start to turn brown.
  • Remove and drain on paper towel covered plate.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • If you want to reduce oil you can also bake chips on cookie sheet in 350 oven for 12-14 minutes (turning halfway through).