Green Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Green Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 cups (about 2 1/3 pounds) frozen roasted New Mexican green chile (such as Bueno Foods), page 154, thawed; 10 to 12 cloves garlic, roasted and pureed (page 158); 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted (page 161); 2 1/4 cups water; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or lard

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups (about 2 1/3 pounds) frozen roasted New Mexican green chile (such as Bueno Foods), page 154, thawed
10 to 12 cloves garlic, roasted and pureed (page 158)
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted (page 161)
2 1/4 cups water
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons peanut oil or lard

1
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat; add the onions and saute just until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes (do not let them brown).
2
Add the chiles, garlic, and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add 2 cups of the water, salt, and sugar and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more.
4
Remove from the heat.
5
In the jar of a blender, add the chile mixture, lime juice, cilantro, and the remaining 1/4 cup water.
6
Puree until smooth.
7
In large, heavy nonstick skillet, heat the peanut oil over high heat until just smoking.
8
Refry the sauce at a sizzle, stirring constantly, until it coats a wooden spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Do not allow the sauce to become too thick; add more liquid if necessary.
10
It will keep 1 week in the refrigerator and 1 month in the freezer.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 4 cups (about 2 1/3 pounds) frozen roasted New Mexican green chile (such as Bueno Foods), page 154, thawed, 10 to 12 cloves garlic, roasted and pureed (page 158), and more.

Yes, Green Chile Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Chile Sauce

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