Hello Fresh Tex Mex Paste Copycat Recipe - Haute & Healthy Living
This copycat Hello Fresh Tex Mex Paste recipe is an easy way to pack your Tex Mex dishes with extra flavor. Perfect for tacos, and more!
Equipment
- Small Skillet
- Blender or Food Processor
- Glass jar for storage
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 cup Fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
- 1 tbsp Chili garlic sauce
- 2 cloves Roasted garlic
- 0.5 cup Onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp Vinegar apple cider or white
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 2. Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, chili garlic sauce, and tomato paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- 3. Add the diced tomatoes, spices, vinegar, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- 4. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- 5. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth (or leave slightly chunky for texture).
- 6. Let cool completely before storing in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of chipotle powder or roasted ancho chili powder. This paste keeps for 1 week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
