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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 924 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 5-6 cloves garlic
- 2-4 Anaheim peppers chopped
- 1-2 jalepenos seeded
- 1 ½ pounds tomatillos husked and cut in half
- ½ bunch cilantro coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Instructions
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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!
- Freeze any extras for later use or make a double batch to keep some on hand in the freezer.
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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
Calories
924kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
99g
(33%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
5254mg
(219%)
Potassium
3153mg
(90%)
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
% 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.