Hello Fresh Tex Mex Paste Recipe
Make this easy Hello Fresh Tex Mex Paste recipe at home! Smoky, rich, and perfect for tacos, chili, and rice bowls. Freezer-friendly and ready in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Equipment & Tools
- Oven
- Small pot
- Blender or food processor
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Aluminum Foil
- Wooden Spoon
- Ice cube tray (for storage)
- Airtight freezer bag
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- 6 tsp Hershey’s Cocoa Powder, Recommended
- 4 tsp Salt
- 4 tsp Sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 ½ tsp Huy Fong Garlic Chili Paste, Recommended
- 4 ½ tsp Marukan Rice Vinegar, Recommended
- 3 White Onions pureed
- 4 oz Chipotle Chilis rehydrated and drained
- 5 tsp Tomato Paste
- 1 ½ Bulbs Roasted Garlic
- 21 oz Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, Recommended drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut off the tops of the garlic bulbs. Drizzle olive oil over them and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes until soft.
- Drain the chilis and set aside.
- Add the following to a blender or food processor:
- Pureed onions
- Roasted garlic
- Softened chipotle chilis
- Fire-roasted tomatoes (drained)
- Blend until completely smooth and thick.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a pot.
- Add:
- Tomato paste
- Garlic chili paste
- Rice vinegar
- Mix well.
- Now add all dry ingredients into the pot. Stir thoroughly until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The paste will thicken and become very fragrant.
- Allow the paste to cool completely.
- Spoon into ice cube trays (about 2 tablespoons per cube). Freeze until solid.
- Once frozen, transfer cubes into an airtight freezer bag for long-term storage.
Notes
Cocoa powder enhances the smoky depth without making it sweet.
Draining tomatoes prevents the paste from becoming too watery.
Roasting garlic is important for rich flavor.
If you want milder paste, reduce chipotle chilis.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 85kcal (4%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 3g (5%)Cholesterol: 0mgSodium: 480mg (21%)Fiber: 320g (1333%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Calcium: 40mg (4%)Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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