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mexican essentials: green chili sauce

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

If you love Mexican food… things like chimichungas, and burritos, then you will love this sauce. It has a piquant, cheesy flavor, and you can adjust the heat to your own personal tastes. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mexican essentials: green chili sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    flour, all-purpose variety
  • 1 c
    chicken stock, not broth
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt, kosher variety, or to taste
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 oz
    diced green chilies, mild or hot, your choice, drained, 1/2 can
  • 1/4 c
    colby jack cheese, freshly grated

How To Make mexican essentials: green chili sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    My favorite canned chilies are the Hatch brand, and they come in 4 ounce cans.
  • 3
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Add the grapeseed oil, and butter to a average-sized saucepan, over medium heat.
  • 5
    When the foaming subsides, add the flour, and whisk to combine with the oil and butter.
  • 6
    Whisk for about two minutes, until it resembles a thick paste.
  • 7
    Add a quarter of the stock, and whisk until incorporated, then add the remainder of the stock, and whisk until combined.
  • 8
    Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the cumin, salt, and pepper, and simmer until it begins to thicken, about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • 9
    Add the sour cream lime juice, and green chilies, then mix to combine.
  • 10
    Finally, add the cheese, and melt into the sauce.
  • 11
    Chef’s Note: Do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
  • 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    13
    Use as a sauce on things like tacos, burritos, and chimichangas. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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