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Green Enchilada Sauce

Green Enchilada Sauce

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili Pepper Recipe
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    apartmentcooker's Notes: I love making my own enchilada sauce...because then I can make it as hot as I want! This one is only medium-spicy and is especially good with pork enchiladas, with tamales, or on top of a...

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Makes about 3 cups

  1. Roast the chiles over an open flame until blistered and blackened slightly. Put the finished chiles into a plastic bag. Seal the bag and let the chiles steam for about 15 minutes.

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  2. Once the chiles have cooled, remove the skins from the chiles, seed and dice them. Set aside.

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  3. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

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  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add the peppers and broth and simmer until the whole mixture is very tender.

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  5. Puree the sauce until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more broth if necessary.

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