Easy-to-make Recipe:Hatch New Mexico Green Chile Sauce

tomatillos

💰Cheaper: green tomatoes

Green tomatoes can mimic the tartness of tomatillos.

green chiles

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Jalapeños are more widely available and less expensive.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used for a different flavor profile.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more common and cheaper citrus alternative.

Roast, peel, and chop fresh or frozen green chilies ahead of time.

Chop the tomato, onion, and garlic.

Cook the chopped onion in hot oil for a few minutes.

Add the garlic and continue cooking until the onions are softened.

Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes.

Slowly add the stock while stirring constantly.

Add the roasted green chilies, chopped tomato, and ground cumin, and stir together.

Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Cover and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a little water as needed.

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