Make-Ahead Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 jalepeno
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 can crushed tomatoes in thick puree
• 1/2 tsp. pure ground chile powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it is golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, and the ground chile powder, if using.
5. Bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until the salsa is lightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
7. Cool completely.
8. Transfer the salsa to 1- or 2-cup covered containers.
9. (The salsa can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
10. Defrost the frozen salsa before using.)