Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce with Tomatillos
Description
This homemade enchilada sauce recipe is easy to make and super versatile--it works in casseroles, on burritos, and as a topping for tacos.
Ingredients
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8 cups water
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2 tomatoes, halved
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12 jalapeno peppers, stems removed
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1 large white onion, quartered
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10 tomatillos, halved
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8 serrano peppers, stems removed
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6 cloves garlic, peeled
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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.
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.