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New Mexico Green Chile Sauce

New Mexico Green Chile Sauce

Learn how to make authentic New Mexico green chile sauce at home using Hatch chiles. A bold, savory sauce perfect for enchiladas, burritos, burgers, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ Cups Roasted Hatch Chiles Peeled and Chopped
  • 1/2 Medium Onion Finely Diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Oil or Butter
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • A Pinch Pepper
  • A Dash of Cumin, Lime Juice, and Chopped Cilantro Optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Stir in diced onion. Cook for 3 minutes, then add garlic.
  3. Add roasted green chiles and stir for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth gradually, stirring to avoid lumps
  5. Blend for a smooth sauce, or leave it chunky.