Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce with Tomatillos

Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce with Tomatillos

This homemade enchilada sauce recipe is easy to make and super versatile--it works in casseroles, on burritos, and as a topping for tacos.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
34 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine water, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, onion, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer the vegetables to a blender with a slotted spoon, allowing the cooking liquid to drain back into the pot. Cover the blender and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times to combine. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 cups water
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 2 tomatoes, halved
  • 12 jalapeno peppers, stems removed
  • 10 tomatillos, halved
  • 8 serrano peppers, stems removed

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