Green Chile Sauce
A flavorful green chile sauce with smoky, spicy, and savory notes, perfect for enhancing enchiladas, tacos, or grilled meats with a mild to medium heat profile.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of shortening in an electric skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Add 1 cup chopped green chile and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in 2 cups cooking tomatoes or 1 cup chicken broth and stir well.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Simmer the sauce for 10-12 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
464
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).