DIY ESSENTIALS: HOMEMADE ROTEL TOMATOES & CHILIES
If you have ever made a gooey, melted cheese dip, then you are probably familiar with canned Rotel tomatoes & chilies. It is my belief that almost anything that comes in a can, tastes better when it is homemade... Just my opinion. A lot of these copycat recipes call for all kinds of things: even green bell peppers. Rotel has two...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Salsas
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
- 3. Chef's Note: This recipe calls for two large poblano chilies... that will put this in the hot category. If you want it a bit milder, use only one.
- 4. Remove the skins on the tomatoes by placing them into boiling water for 30 seconds, and then plunging them into ice water. The skins should slide right off.
- 5. Remove the skins from the poblanos by placing them under a broiler until the skin blackens, then place them into a paper bag until cool enough to touch. Then, peel off the skins, and use a paring knife to scrape off any stubborn bits.
- 6. Chop the tomatoes, and seed and chop the poblano chilies.
- 7. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan, over medium-low heat.
- 8. Cover and lightly simmer for 15 minutes.
- 9. Uncover, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- 10. Place into a non-reactive container, and store into the refrigerator until ready to use.
- 11. PLATE/PRESENT
- 12. Use in any recipe where you would use Rotel tomatoes. Enjoy.
- 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Sonu Harijan
s-h65@aol.comI love the fresh flavor of this Rotel.
Michael Weiler
m@hotmail.comThis Rotel is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish.
Nash Lawrence
nash@yahoo.comI've made this Rotel several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Esther Nnamdi
en@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and chiles.
MRiaz Khan
k_m57@gmail.comI'm not a fan of spicy food, but this Rotel is mild enough for me to enjoy.
Noman Ejaz
e-noman@yahoo.comThis Rotel is a great way to add a little bit of heat to your favorite dishes without overpowering them.
Zulfqar Marri
zm@yahoo.comI love the versatility of this Rotel. I can use it in so many different dishes.
Ryan Mumford
mryan15@yahoo.comI've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's a staple in my kitchen.
Irha Fatima
fatima6@yahoo.comThis homemade Rotel is so much better than the store-bought kind. It's definitely worth the extra effort.
Deus Sumun
deus_sumun13@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up those extra tomatoes from my garden.
Saud sania
sania.saud@gmail.comI used this Rotel to make a salsa and it was delicious! It was the perfect topping for tacos and burritos.
EntertainmentProductions
entertainmentproductions76@gmail.comThis Rotel is perfect for adding a little extra flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes.
Alfie Taylor
t.a19@hotmail.frI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I was pleasantly surprised at how mild it was. It had just the right amount of heat.
Chris Loop
loop_c52@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.
Rofiq Mortuza
mortuzarofiq@yahoo.comThe flavor of this Rotel is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Anton Maguire
maguire-a25@gmail.comI love that this recipe is so easy to make. I always have tomatoes and chiles on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.
Megan Sullivan
megan.sullivan26@aol.comThis homemade Rotel is a game-changer! It's so much fresher and tastier than the store-bought version. I used it to make a chili and it was the best chili I've ever had.