Green Chili Sauce – An easy green chili sauce that is great over tamales, on tacos, as an enchilada sauce, or just as dip for tortilla chips.
When we moved to Colorado, it was the first time that I really heard of green chili sauce or learned what it is. If you do to a Tex-Mex type restaurant you are always asked if you want something covered in green chili sauce.
This Green Chili Pork is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it enjoy it. But it is also our favorite topping for tamales!
Green chili sauce is super easy to make and something you can have in the fridge or freezer waiting for you. And if you want to use it as a green enchilada sauce that is a delicious use of it as well!
What Is Green Chili Sauce Made Of
- Green Chilies – if they are in season Hatch Green Chilies make for a delicious sauce. Otherwise Anaheim and Poblano peppers work well.
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken Broth
- Cumin
- Salt & Pepper
How To Make Green Chili Sauce
- Start by roasting your peppers. If you are lucky enough to make these in the summer where you can by hatch chili peppers roasted at the farmers market you can skip this step. Otherwise just drizzle your peppers with oil and season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Cook for about 25 minutes in a super hot oven until they start to char. Put them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 15 minutes. This will steam them and make it easy to peel off the skin. Roughly chop the peppers and set them aside until you are ready to use.
- In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the peppers and chicken broth to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin and salt and pepper.
- Use an immersion blender, or your regular blender to carefully puree until smooth.
I kind of cheated here. I didn’t make the tamales. I always pick them up at the farmer’s market and freeze them.
What Peppers To Use
- Hatch Green Chilies
- Anaheim Peppers
- Poblano Peppers
You want to avoid jalapenos or other spicy peppers. If you want it to be spicy you could mix in some jalapeno, but it should not be the foundation of your sauce.
What Easy Dinner Recipes?
- Chili Relleno Casserole
- Air Fryer Quesadilla
- Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
- Chicken Pozole
- Sour Cream Enchiladas
- Easy Chicken Fajitas
- Taco Stuffed Peppers
Green Chili Sauce
This green chili sauce is great over tamales, on tacos, as an enchilada sauce, or just as dip for tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 13 oz roasted peppers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Saute the onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the peppers and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, cumin, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat, and using an immersion blender (or regular blender) puree until smooth.
Notes
Adapted from Loving the Bike
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 67Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 1mgSodium 447mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 2g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Emily @ Life on Food says
This Sunday Supper was meant for me. So many good Mexican restaurants. I am dying to get my hands on Hatch chilies. Maybe this just don’t make it to the east coast? This sauce looks so super good. I can think of so many uses.
Family Foodie says
You could make this Tamales for me any day! They look amazing and your photography is just stunning!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Would you believe that I’ve never had tamales before! Time to change al that soon…
Megan says
I’ve never had tamales, something I need to try. I love green chili sauce, thanks for sharing!
Patti says
I’ve never had tamales but they do look like alot of work! Nice green chili sauce – and so easy!
chattering kitchen says
Loving the chili sauce, a must try. Thanks for the recipe
Carla says
Can you believe I’ve never has a tamale before?! Seriously I need to fix that. Thanks for sharing!
Suzanne says
Love green chile sauce, looks great I would have cheated too because tamales are serious work a lady at church showed us how and wow, I said no thanks if I want some I’ll buy them!
Sarah says
I love spicy! I must find hatch chilis. Tamales are on my culinary bucket list too but the green chili looks fantastic!
mjskit says
It’s always fun to see people outside of New Mexico making recipes with NM green chile! Green chile sauce is my favorite. Great job! Now it’s time to give those tamales a try. 🙂
Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom) says
I’ve always been fascinated by tamales, but never tried to make them. I really should add this to my menu!
Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com
Lora @cakeduchess says
Your sauce looks so good and those tamales make me hungry!:)
Sunithi says
Lovely ! Esp love the spicy sauce 🙂
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Oooh, I love a good green sauce!