Homemade Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    28 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 cups

  • Calories

    924 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Homemade Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

This quick and flavorful homemade tomatillo enchilada sauce transforms ordinary Mexican dishes into extraordinary meals. Made with fresh tomatillos, peppers, and aromatic spices, this versatile sauce will become your family's new favorite.

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Ingredients

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  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion roughly chopped, large
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 2-4 Anaheim peppers chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeno pepper seeded
  • 1 ½ pounds tomatillos husked and cut in half
  • ½ cilantro coarsely chopped, bunch
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. (If the jar of your blender doesn't fit it all, add all of the ingredients except for the chicken or vegetable stock. Add only enough stock to allow the blender to process everything until smooth. Add the rest of the stock to the pan before cooking.)
  2. Add the blended mixture to a large pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes. If the sauce is thicker than you like, add a little more chicken or vegetable stock.
  3. Serve inside burritos or pour it over enchiladas for a smothered styled meal. I also use this as part of my liquid in tortilla soup and chili!
  4. Freeze any extras for later use or make a double batch to keep some on hand in the freezer.

Notes

  • While cilantro is traditional, you can experiment with fresh oregano or a bay leaf during simmering for different flavor profiles.
  • The sauce will naturally thicken as it simmers. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add stock gradually until you reach your desired thickness.
  • Make extra of this sauce in the summer when tomatillos are in season and save for quick weeknight meals during the winter.
  • The sauce will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors actually develop and improve after a day or two!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 924kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 99g (33%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Monounsaturated Fat 28g (140%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 5254mg (219%) Potassium 3153mg (67%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 1067IU (21%) Vitamin C 125mg (139%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 924 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 924kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 99g 33%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 28g 140%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 5254mg 219%
Potassium 3153mg 67%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 1067IU 21%
Vitamin C 125mg 139%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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