Easy Salsa Roja

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the onion in quarters
2. 2
   Cut the tomatoes in half
3. 3
   Cut the stems off the chiles
4. 4
   Peel the garlic
5. 5
   Add all of the ingredients except the cilantro and salt to a pot
6. 6
   Our just enough water in to almost cover the ingredients (about 4 cups)Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to low. Simmer 20 minutes
7. 7
   Blend all of the ingredients including the cilantro with the cooking water (blend in 2 batches)
8. 8
   Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in the same pot over medium heat
9. 9
   Pour the blended salsa into the hot oil
10. 10
    Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes
11. 11
    Adjust the salt to taste