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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
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’m here in the Springs and am dying for some tamales. Where did you get yours?? The few farmer’s markets I’ve been to have just had produce.
I am in Fort Collins, and we have a few different farmer’s markets and they all have them. Apparently you need to come for a visit 🙂
I should! I haven’t gone to a market in a while though. I was hoping for more fruit choices but I guess that’s not common in Colorado? I’m originally from California.
We don’t have a ton of fruit – peaches, apples, melon, and berries mainly. I am from the midwest, so I am not used to huge, great farmers markets.
I like a green chili sauce better than a lot of the red picante or salsas. It is great on fish tacos too.
I tried Tamales once and I didn’t like them. :/ But this chili sauce is a different story…I’d love to try it!
I’m very jealous of your farmers’ market! I’ve only made green chili sauce with tomatillos – need to try your version.
Oooh, you guys have me craving Mexican food in a big way! Lovin’ the Mexican theme for #SundaySupper. Great job on the tamales and green chile sauce, Erin!
I want to try making tamales too someday. I’ve never seen them at a farmers market, but maybe I need to keep my eyes peeled. The green chili sauce sounds fantastic.
I’ve eaten many green chile sauces, but never made one. You’ve inspired me once again! Happy #Sunday Supper, Erin!
OMG I love the green sauce!! Great pics for a great recipe.
Oh! I was kind of hoping deep down inside you were going to give us a step by step lesson. So when you do get it done please share.
You’re so right about the amazing talent in the #SundaySupper group. I almost don’t need to look at cooking magazines anymore! I’ve always wanted to green chili sauce but have never tried. Yours looks so fresh and light. I must try it!