🌶️ Best Homemade Salsa Ever (Perfect with Meat)

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced

• 1–2 jalapeños, finely minced (seeds removed for milder heat)

• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lime

• ¼–½ tsp salt (to taste)

• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• Optional: pinch of sugar (if tomatoes aren’t sweet)

• Optional smoky twist: 1 tbsp finely chopped fire-roasted tomato or a pinch smoked paprika

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep – Dice tomatoes small and remove excess watery pulp if you prefer thicker salsa.
2️⃣ Mix – Combine tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, and cilantro in a bowl.
3️⃣ Rest – Let sit 15–30 minutes so flavors blend.
4️⃣ Taste & Adjust – Add more lime or salt if needed.

🥩 Why It’s Perfect with Meat

• The acidity from lime cuts through rich meats.

• Fresh heat brightens grilled steak or chicken.

• Onion + garlic add savory depth without overpowering.

Serve it with:

• Grilled flank steak

• Shredded chicken tacos

• Carne asada

• Burgers

• Or spooned over baked potatoes with taco meat

🔥 Next-Level Upgrade (Restaurant Style)

For deeper flavor:

• Char tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic in a dry skillet or under the broiler before chopping.

• Blend lightly for a smoother taqueria-style salsa.