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    Published: Mar 3, 2021 by Desarae

    Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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    Cheesy, gooey delicious tangy green enchiladas are one of my favorite meals ever! I love them so much I need them on my meal planning menu more than what I can have eating out. So after several recipe testing sessions this is THEE BEST green enchilada sauce recipe ever!

    messy, cheesy green green enchiladas in a pan

    WHAT IS GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE MADE OUT OF?

    Tomatillos! the main ingredient for green enchilada sauce are tomatillos. You can find them at your local grocery store! I found mine by the tomatoes, but sometimes they can be by the peppers or even by the onions. They are like a small green tomatoes with a husk around it.

    HOW DO I PREPARE TOMATILLOS?

    To prepare your fresh tomatillos for the sauce you'll want to being by removing the husk and rinsing the tomatillos with water. Under the husk there is a sticky residue you will want to rub/rinse off.

    close up shot of tomatillo

    other ingredients in green enchilada sauce are:

    • onion
    • garlic
    • jalapeno
    • green chili's
    • broth
    • and cumin

    cilantro, cumin, salt, garlic onion, broth

    HOW TO MAKE GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE

    Now that you have washed your tomatillos you're ready for step one.

    On a sheet pan place your tomatillos, jalapeño and onion in the oven on broil.You will want the pan fairly close to the burner so that it roasts the veggies and gives them a slightly charred skin.

    tomatillos, onion, and jalapeños on sheet pan

    After about 5-7 minutes flip your veggies and let it roast the opposite side for about 5-6 minutes.

    tomatillos, onion, and jalapeños on sheet pan roasted

    Dump all that goodness into a blender. Dump all the juices that seeped out during the cooking process too! DO NOT DISCARD it! roasted veggies in blender with juice

    Now add your fresh cilantro, garlic, green chilis and spices.

    cilantro, and cumin plus remaining ingredients added to blender

    Blend until nice and smooth. Wasn't that easy? Literally the easiest sauce in the world. You'll never go back to buying canned again.

    blended enchilada sauce

    HOW TO MAKE GREEN ENCHILADAS WITH THE HOMEMADE GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE?

    Now that your sauce is finished, you are ready to roll and up those enchiladas. I like to place a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of my pan, to help with sticking. Take your favorite flour or corn tortillas and add your favorite meats or cheese! Need some ideas? Try

    • Shredded Beef Barbaoca
    • Shredded Salsa Verde Chicken
    • Pork Carnitas
    • Sweet Pork 

    rolled flour tortillas with shredded chicken inside

    SMOTHER your enchiladas with the delicious green sauce. Cover the edges too!

    Jar pouring green enchilada sauce over enchiladas

    Cover the edges too!

    enchiladas smothered in green enchilada sauce

    Top with cheese. Of course.

    enchiladas covered with mozzarella cheese

    Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, or until the middles are warm. I like to cover mine for the first 20 minutes so the cheese doesn't get over cooked. I love to serve these with fresh onions, sour cream, creamy avocado! Whatever your taste buds love!

    pan of enchiladas

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    pan of enchiladas

    Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce

    As easy as buying store bought enchiladas sauce! One you try this you'll never go back! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 30kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbs tomatillos about 6-8 tomatillos
    • 2 large garlic cloves minced
    • 1 jalapeño 2 if you want a little kick
    • ½ onion
    • 2 cans green chilis small cans
    • 1 cup broth
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ bunch cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon cumin

    Instructions

    • Shuck and wash tomatillos
    • Place under broiler for about 5-7  minutes, when one side starting to turn char, filp and add onion and jalapeño.
    • Broil the opposite side for another 5-7 minutes till it is roasted.
    • Take out and place all roasted ingredients including juices in blender. Add garlic, salt, chilis, cumin, cilantro and broth. Vent for the steam and blend till smooth.
    • Allow the hot enchilada sauce to cool in blender all together.
    • For flour tortillas fill with your favorite meat, roll and place in pan seam side down. 
      For corn tortillas: Prepare corn tortillas by dipping in hot oil and fill with your favorite filling. Suggestions : Shredded chicken and cheese, bean and cheese, shredded beef, sautéed shrimp, shredded pork. (often I cook the meat in the crock pot, this makes for a really fast meal preparation)
    • Pour enchiladas sauce over prepared enchiladas
    • Top with green enchilada sauce and cheese if desired.
    • Place in oven at 350, and cook for about 20-30 minutes, or heated through. Top with Sour Cream.

    Notes

    HOW DO I PREPARE TOMATILLOS? 

    To prepare your fresh tomatillos for the sauce you'll want to being by removing the husk and rinsing the tomatillos with water. Under the husk there is a sticky residue you will want to rub/rinse off. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. ShaWn says

      October 02, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      Am I missing where it says what to do with the broth?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 07, 2019 at 11:31 pm

        You add it in the blender with the other ingredients :)

        Reply
    2. Erin V says

      November 27, 2018 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      can't wait to make these for my best friend- she LOVES enchiladas

      Reply
    3. sharon labrune says

      October 25, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      These look delicious! Enchiladas are one of my family's favorite food. I will be making these this week along with Carly's mexi rice and nena's black bean soup and lime salsa. Perfect combo for a perfect dinner!! Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
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