New Mexican Green Chile Sauce - Three different Versions

 

Fresh NM Green Chile Sauce

Ingredients:

 

1 roma tomato

½ of a white onion

2 garlic cloves

1-cup chopped NM green chile

1-cup chicken broth

½ teaspoon salt

 

Directions:

 

Roast tomato, onion and garlic cloves in a pan until charred slightly.  You will take the garlic off after a couple of minutes so it doesn’t burn.  You just want it to soften a bit.  Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth.  Add the mix to a medium size pan along with the chicken broth and cook on medium to high heat until it starts to boil.  Once it is boiling add salt, turn down to low heat and cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until the sauce reduces by half.  This sauce can be used for enchiladas, to top burritos, or just served alongside some fresh beans. 

 

Gluten Free NM Green Chile Sauce

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups chopped NM green chile

1-tablespoon canola oil

2 tablespoons cornstarch water (add cornstarch to ¼-cup water)

½ teaspoon granulated garlic

 

Directions:

 

Add canola oil to a medium sized pan on medium high heat; add green chile and cook for approximately 1 minute; now add water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, add cornstarch-water blend and stir continuously, it will thicken quickly.  Once boiling add garlic and salt and continue cooking on low for 20 minutes. 

 

Traditional NM Green Chile Sauce

 

Ingredients:

 

1/2 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped New Mexican green chile

2 tablespoons flour

2 ½ cups water

1 large garlic clove minced or pressed

Directions:

 

Cook ground beef in medium size saucepan until browned.  Add flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.  Now add green chile and cook for another minute, add cold water and bring up to a boil.  Once boiling, add your salt and garlic.  Let simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.