Debby's Famous Fresh Salsa

After experimenting with several salsa recipes in 1996, this is what I came up with. Caution - better make a double batch!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups fresh tomatoes, chopped small
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 cup purple onion, chopped fine
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  fresh jalapenos, seeded & chopped fine
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• 1  tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine or 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped small
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce (I like "Frank's Original" )
• 2  tablespoons lime juice, fresh
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Serve with Tortilla chips.