Rafael's Mexican Restaurant Salsa

Ingredients

• 5 fresh tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup (8 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 fresh bell peppers
• 3/4 to 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 fresh medium-hot jalapeno peppers or 1/2 cup canned (in water, not vinegar)
• 1/2 to 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 to 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Chop all fresh vegetables. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes, then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for about 20 minutes.
2. Add cilantro.

Attribution

Source: Chef Daniel Chavez, Rafael's Mexican Restaurant, Sandy, Utah