Ingredients for - Make-Ahead Salsa

1. 1 tbsp. olive oil
2. 1 medium onion
3. 1 jalepeño
4. 2 clove garlic
5. 1 can diced tomatoes in juice
6. 1 can crushed tomatoes in thick puree
7. 1/2 tsp. pure ground chile powder (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Make-Ahead Salsa

1 . Stage

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, and the ground chile powder, if using.

2 . Stage

Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until the salsa is lightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer the salsa to 1- or 2-cup covered containers. (The salsa can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost the frozen salsa before using.)