Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Cafe Rio Copycat Verde Sauce

I found this recipe on the internet but now the website has a nasty virus that it puts on my computer whenever I go to the site to get the recipe. So I am putting it here and not giving website credit because I don't want someone else to click on the link and get the virus!

2-3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, minced
5-6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 green peppers, chopped
1-2 jalapenos, seeded and membranes removed if desired
1 1/2 lbs. tomatillos, husked and quartered or halved
1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp cumin
4 cups chicken broth
2-3 Tbsp sugar

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until tender and fragrant.

While onions are sautéing, combine tomatillos, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in your blender. Process until smooth; you may have to do it in batches and/or add some chicken broth to make things blendable.

Pour the tomatillo mixture over the onions and garlic and add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer 15 minutes-1 hour depending on the consistency you want. I usually turn the heat to high and boil it uncovered until I reach the consistency I want; it makes things go a lot faster. The sauce can also be simmered in a slow cooker all day.