Spicy Hatch Green Chile Bliss Sauce
Elevate your meals with this flavorful Spicy Hatch Green Chile Bliss Sauce. A perfect accompaniment for enchiladas, tacos, grilled pork tenderloin, and other grilled meats or poultry, this sauce draws inspiration from the vibrant culinary traditions of New Mexico. With a delightful balance of spice and richness, it's sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Crafted using roasted New Mexican green chiles, this sauce brings a fresh and zesty kick to any dish. Make a batch to enhance taco night, or drizzle it over your favorite proteins for an irresistible flavor boost. Plus, the sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for future meals!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Corn Oil
3 tablespoons (Measured)
All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons (Measured)
Onion
1 cup (Chopped)
Garlic
2 teaspoons (Minced)
Roasted New Mexican Green Chiles
2 cups (Peeled, seeded, and chopped)
Beef Broth
2 cups (Measured)
Salt
1 teaspoon (Measured)
Instructions
1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the corn oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes translucent and begins to brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring that it does not brown excessively.
4
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture in the pan and stir well to combine, cooking for about 1 minute to form a roux that will help thicken the sauce.
5
Carefully mix in the roasted green chilies, beef broth, and salt, stirring until fully integrated.
6
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
7
The sauce should have a consistency that binds the chilies and onions together, creating a luscious texture.
8
Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to airtight containers. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spicy Hatch Green Chile Bliss Sauce?
It is a flavorful sauce made with roasted New Mexican green chiles, perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and grilled meats.
What dishes pair well with this sauce?
It pairs well with enchiladas, tacos, grilled pork tenderloin, and various other grilled meats or poultry.
Where does the inspiration for this sauce come from?
The sauce draws inspiration from the vibrant culinary traditions of New Mexico.
Can this sauce be made in advance?
Yes, the sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for future use.
How should I store the sauce?
Store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for longer periods.
What are the main ingredients?
The ingredients include corn oil, flour, onion, garlic, roasted green chiles, beef broth, and salt.
How much corn oil is required?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of corn oil.
What is the role of flour in the recipe?
Flour is sprinkled over the onion and garlic mixture to form a roux, which helps thicken the sauce.
How many cups of onions are needed?
You will need 1 cup of chopped onion.
How much garlic is used?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
How many green chiles are required?
You need 2 cups of roasted New Mexican green chiles, peeled, seeded, and chopped.
What type of broth is used?
The recipe specifies using 2 cups of beef broth.
How much salt should I add?
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
How do I start the cooking process?
Heat the corn oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it is shimmering.
How long should I sauté the onion?
Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent and starts to brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
How long should I cook the garlic?
Cook the minced garlic for an additional 2 minutes after adding it to the onions.
Should I brown the garlic?
No, ensure that the garlic does not brown excessively.
How long do I cook the flour?
Cook the flour for about 1 minute after stirring it into the onion and garlic mixture to help thicken the sauce.
What happens after adding the broth and chiles?
You should increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
What temperature should I simmer the sauce at?
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to let the sauce simmer.
How long does the sauce need to simmer?
Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
What is the purpose of simmering?
Simmering allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken properly.
What should the final consistency be like?
The sauce should have a consistency that binds the chilies and onions together for a luscious texture.
When should I transfer the sauce to containers?
Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers.
How long does it stay fresh in the fridge?
It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Is the sauce suitable for taco night?
Yes, it is a great way to enhance taco night with a fresh and zesty kick.
Can it be used as a drizzle?
Yes, you can drizzle it over your favorite proteins for an irresistible flavor boost.
Is the sauce described as spicy?
Yes, it is described as having a delightful balance of spice and richness with a zesty kick.
What type of saucepan is recommended?
A heavy-bottomed saucepan is recommended for heating the oil and cooking the sauce.
Are the green chiles prepared in a specific way?
Yes, the roasted New Mexican green chiles should be peeled, seeded, and chopped.