Green chile sauce for pork or chicken tamales

Main Dish

4 servings

Very Easy

25 min

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Ingredients

• 1 large chopped onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups diced green chilies (roasted and peeled if you are using fresh)
• 3 large tomatillos, husks removed
• 2  jalapeno peppers, roughly chopped
• 1 cup 3water OR 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons ground chili powder (or to taste) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using chicken broth)

Preparation

• Place tomatillos in boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft.
• Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
• If needed, add more water until desired consistency.
• Pour over cooked and shredded meat.

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