CopyCat Taco Bell Green Sauce
15m prep 25m cook 40m ready
A copycat version of Taco Bell's green sauce, made with fresh tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro simmered in chicken broth. It's a tangy, slightly spicy sauce perfect for tacos, burritos, or dipping.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh tomatillos
- 3 large jalapeno peppers, seeded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 sprigs of cilantro, stems removed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tbl. vegetable oil
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Step 1.
Husk the tomatillos and cut them in half. Stem the peppers and cut them in half as well.
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Step 2.
In a pot, combine the tomatillos and peppers with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until the tomatillos and peppers are softened. Strain the mixture, reserving the broth in a bowl.
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Step 3.
While the tomatillos and peppers are boiling, prepare the remaining ingredients: measure out the remaining ingredients (except the oil) and have them ready. After straining, transfer the cooked tomatillos and peppers to a blender along with the remaining ingredients (except the oil). Blend until almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Step 4.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat until very hot (it should shimmer but not smoke). Carefully add the tomatillo mixture (it may splatter) and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture darkens in color and becomes thick.
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Step 5.
Pour the reserved broth into the pan with the thickened tomatillo mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens again, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
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