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Mateo's Gourmet Salsa Variety Pack, Medium & Mild, 16 oz, 2 Jars
$29.99
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Product Details
This Mateo's Gourmet Salsa variety pack brings the original Gourmet Salsa in two heat levels. Mild has a gentle heat, and Medium has a more noticeable kick. Both have a fresh, chunky tomato and jalapeño flavor with bright cilantro.
The pack holds one Mild and one Medium 16 oz jar, 32 oz in all. Serve with chips, or add to tacos, eggs, grilled foods and rice bowls.
Ingredients
Nutrition Information
| Serving size, both flavors | 2 tbsp (31 g) |
|---|---|
| Servings per jar | About 15 |
| Mild Calories | 10 |
| Mild Total Fat | 0 g (0% DV) |
| Mild Sodium | 220 mg (9% DV) |
| Mild Total Carbohydrate | 2 g (1% DV) |
| Mild Total Sugars | Less than 1 g |
| Mild Includes Added Sugars | 0 g (0% DV) |
| Mild Protein | 0 g |
| Medium Calories | 10 |
| Medium Total Fat | 0 g (0% DV) |
| Medium Sodium | 220 mg (10% DV) |
| Medium Total Carbohydrate | 2 g (1% DV) |
| Medium Dietary Fiber | 0 g (0% DV) |
| Medium Total Sugars | Less than 1 g |
| Medium Protein | 0 g |
Directions & Storage
Mateo's Gourmet Salsa Variety Pack, Medium ...
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The Complete Guide
Mild Or Medium
| Reach for | When |
|---|---|
| Mild | Kids at the table, breakfast eggs, anyone who wants tomato and cilantro flavor without a burn |
| Medium | Chips and a cold drink, tacos, cooking, anyone who finds most jarred salsa too tame |
| Both, mixed | A party bowl that lands in the middle, or a cooking salsa where the heat mellows anyway |
The two jars taste the same apart from heat, so you can swap them in any recipe.
How To Use It
- Chips. Serve at room temperature; cold salsa tastes flat and the flavors wake up as it warms.
- Eggs. A spoonful on scrambled eggs, folded into an omelet or spooned over fried eggs on a tortilla.
- Tacos, burritos and bowls. Drain it slightly with a slotted spoon so the tortilla does not go soggy.
- Slow cooker chicken. A jar over chicken breasts or thighs, cooked low, shredded, is dinner for a week.
- Rice and beans. Stir half a cup into cooked rice or a pot of black beans at the end.
- Soup and chili. A cup in a pot of tortilla soup or chili saves chopping tomatoes, peppers and garlic.
- Dips. Fold into sour cream or Greek yogurt, or stir into melted cheese for a quick queso.
Tips And Common Mistakes
- Stir before serving. A little liquid rises to the top as the jar sits. It is not a sign of anything wrong.
- Use a clean spoon. Chip crumbs in the jar shorten its life in the fridge.
- Add it late when cooking. Cilantro fades with long heat, so stir it into rice, beans or soup near the end.
- Brighten leftovers. A squeeze of fresh lime and a pinch of salt freshen a jar that has been open a week.
Who It's For
- Households split between heat lovers and people who want flavor without burn
- Cooks who use salsa as an ingredient, not just a dip
- Anyone who wants a fresh, cilantro-forward salsa without the sugar and thickeners in many jars
- Game day and taco night hosts who need two bowls on the table
Recipes to Make
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 jar (16 oz) Mateo's Gourmet Salsa, Mild or Medium
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortillas, rice, cheese and cilantro to serve
Steps
- Season the chicken with the salt and cumin and lay it in the slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa over the top.
- Cook on low 4 hours, or high 2 1/2 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- Shred it in the sauce, stir in the lime juice and taste for salt.
- Serve in tacos, over rice, in quesadillas or on nachos.
Tip: Thighs stay juicier than breasts over a long cook. If using breasts, check them at 3 hours.
Salsa Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup Mateo's Gourmet Salsa, drained of extra liquid
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Warm tortillas and sliced avocado
Steps
- Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and pour in the eggs. Stir slowly until softly set, about 3 minutes.
- Fold in the salsa and cheese and cook 1 minute more, until the cheese melts.
- Serve in tortillas with avocado and more salsa on top.
Tip: Draining the salsa first keeps the eggs creamy instead of watery.
Easy Salsa Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup Mateo's Gourmet Salsa
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, optional
- Chopped cilantro and lime
Steps
- Toast the rice in the oil over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until the grains turn opaque.
- Add the broth, salsa and salt, stir once and bring to a boil.
- Cover, turn the heat to low and cook 18 minutes. Scatter the corn on top for the last 5 minutes without stirring.
- Rest off the heat 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Tip: Toasting the rice keeps the grains separate even with the extra liquid from the salsa.
Questions About This Product
The things people actually want to know before they cook with it.
How hot is Medium?
A clear jalapeño kick that builds a little as you eat, but not fiery. Most people who like hot sauce find it comfortable. Mild has just a whisper of heat.
Does it taste like restaurant salsa?
Yes, that is the style. It is a fresh, chunky tomato and jalapeño salsa with a lot of cilantro and a tangy finish, closer to what a Tex-Mex restaurant sets on the table than to a cooked, sweet jarred salsa.
Does it contain onion?
No. Onion is not in the ingredient list for either jar, which makes it an unusual find for people who avoid onion.
Why is there liquid on top of the jar?
Fresh-style salsa separates as it sits. Stir it back together before serving.
Can I cook with it?
Yes. It works as a simmer sauce for chicken, a base for rice and beans, and a shortcut in soups and chili. Add it toward the end when you can so the cilantro stays bright.
Can I freeze leftover salsa?
Yes, for cooking. Freeze it in a container or ice cube tray. Thawed salsa is softer and best stirred into rice, soup or a simmer sauce rather than served with chips.
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