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Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

John
Do you love the bright, tangy flavor of Mexican food? If so, this Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe will change your life.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Souce
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Fresh Tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 2 JalapeƱos seeded for less heat
  • 1 Poblano Pepper large
  • 1 White Onion peeled and quartered
  • 4 Garlic Cloves peeled
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro stems are okay
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano dried
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos. Wash them under warm water to remove the sticky film. Cut the onion into large chunks. Peel your garlic cloves.

Roast for Flavor

  • Place tomatillos, peppers, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast under the broiler for 8-10 minutes. Look for charred, blackened skin.

Steam the Peppers

  • Place the roasted peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let them sit for five minutes. This makes the skin very easy to peel off.

Blend the Ingredients

  • Put the roasted veggies into your blender. Add the fresh cilantro, lime juice, and all the spices. Pour in half of the broth to start.

Puree Until Smooth

  • Turn the blender on high. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and green. Add more broth if you want a thinner sauce. It should look vibrant.

Simmer on the Stove

  • Pour the green sauce into a large saucepan. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for 10 minutes to thicken.

Season and Taste

  • Taste the sauce carefully. Add more salt or pepper if needed. If it is too tart, add a tiny pinch of sugar. Your sauce is now ready!

Notes

  • Make it Creamy: Stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt at the very end.
  • Control the Heat: Use Serrano peppers for more spice or bell peppers for zero heat.
  • Deepen the Color: Adding a handful of spinach to the blender makes the sauce extra green.
  • Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegan-friendly meal.
  • Roasting is Key: Do not skip the roasting step. It removes the raw bitterness of the tomatillos.
Keyword Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe