Best 3 El Charro Cafe Green Enchilada Sauce Recipes

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**Discover the Enticing Flavors of El Charro Cafe's Enchilada Sauces: A Culinary Journey Through History and Taste**

Embark on a culinary adventure with El Charro Cafe's renowned enchilada sauces, a testament to Tucson's rich culinary heritage. These delectable sauces, passed down through generations, capture the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine with their distinct green and red variations. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the green enchilada sauce, a harmonious blend of roasted tomatillos, poblano peppers, and aromatic spices, offering a refreshing and tangy kick. Alternatively, savor the bold and savory notes of the red enchilada sauce, crafted with a medley of dried ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles, delivering a smoky and slightly sweet heat. Both sauces stand as culinary masterpieces, promising an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Unleash your inner chef and recreate these iconic sauces in the comfort of your own kitchen with our carefully curated recipes.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SALSA PARA TACOS - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



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Make and share this Salsa Para Tacos - Tucson's El Charro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup water
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1/4 cup garlic paste
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
4 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
4 de arbol chilies or 4 guajillo chilies, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and turn off the heat.
  • Cool. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Can be served cold or hot.
  • Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 848.9, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 3.8

ENCHILADAS DE POLLO ( CHICKEN ) TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



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Make and share this Enchiladas De Pollo ( Chicken ) Tucson's El Charro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart water
4 large chicken breasts
2 cups oil
12 corn tortillas
2 quarts enchilada sauce
4 cups longhorn cheese or 4 cups monterey jack cheese
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the chicken breasts, and boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Drain and cool. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat and set aside. Cover.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Dip each tortilla in the oil and place on waxed paper.
  • Place 2 tbls chicken in the center of each tortilla and roll each loosely.
  • Place seam side down and side by side, in a shallow baking dish. Cover with Red Enchilada Sauce and the shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the oven until the cheese is piping hot and melting, about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with the avocado and sour cream. Serve with shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1512, Fat 134.3, SaturatedFat 41.5, Cholesterol 188, Sodium 1201.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 48.1

RED ENCHILADA SAUCE - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



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If you want hot enchilada sauce, choose a hot chile variety. Otherwise, use Ancho chiles. Garlic puree is recipe#230764. Chef Carlotta Flores, owner of El Charro Cafe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 dried red chilies
2 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup garlic paste
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the chiles in cold water and remove the stems. Cook in the boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chiles, reserving the liquid.
  • Place a few of the chiles in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid, and blend to a paste.
  • Remove to a bowl. Repeat with the rest of the chiles.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the garlic puree and flour, stirring until the flour browns. Add the chile paste, stirring continuously until it all boils and thickens. Season with the salt. Thin with the cooking liquid.

Tips:

  • To make the sauce extra smooth, blend it in a blender or food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • If you want a spicier sauce, add more green chiles or serrano peppers to the recipe.
  • For a milder sauce, remove the seeds from the chiles before adding them to the sauce.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos instead.
  • This sauce can be used on a variety of dishes, such as enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and tostadas.

Conclusion:

This El Charro Cafe Green Enchilada Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of Mexican dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. Whether you like your sauce mild, medium, or hot, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and authentic green enchilada sauce, give this recipe a try.

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