If you have some favorite enchiladas that are in need of a delicious sauce, look no more! This Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce is so delicious and packed with flavor. You will want to have it on hand all the time!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: enchilada sauce, green chile enchilada sauce, green enchilada sauce, homemade enchilada sauce
In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add your olive oil and diced onion, and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add your garlic, jalapeno, green chiles, and tomatillos. Continue to saute over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes.
Add in your vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil and boil for just a few minutes.
Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
Using an immersion blender in the pot, blend your sauce until it is smooth. You can also remove the sauce from the pot and blend it in a blender.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can keep it frozen for up to 4 months.
Notes
if you prefer a milder sauce, leave out the jalapeño pepper or remove the seeds and membranes before dicing. On the other hand, if you like it hot, add extra jalapeños or use a spicier variety of green chilis.To add some tangy flavor to the sauce, mix in 2-3 tablespoons of lime juice in step 3.