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ello Fresh Tex Mex Paste

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Fusion, Tex-Mex
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Small Skillet
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Glass jar for storage

Method
 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2. Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, chili garlic sauce, and tomato paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  3. 3. Add the diced tomatoes, spices, vinegar, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  4. 4. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
  5. 5. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth (or leave slightly chunky for texture).
  6. 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.