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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Rubs

    Copycat Taco Bell Green Sauce

    Published on September 5, 2022 - Updated on January 7, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    taco bell green sauce
    A great copycat recipe from our friends at Taco Bell. This green sauce is perfect for tacos, burritos or even as a dip for your tortilla chips.
     
    taco bell green sauce

    My Taco Bell Hot Sauce is one of our more popular recipes so I naturally had to make this Copycat Green Sauce recipe from Taco Bell. Just as easy to make and you only need a handful of simple ingredients.

    fresh tomatillos
    Fresh Tomatillos

    If you've been to Taco Bell before you remember that at some point they used to offer small packets of green sauce to go with your food.

    taco bell green sauce

    I know that over the years not all Taco Bell outlets have offered this green sauce and getting mixed data if they are still offering it. Doesn't matter though as you can now make it at home and enjoy it whenever you want.

    tomatillos jalapeños in chicken broth

    Taco Bell is notorious for changing its menu line up so depending on where you live, etc., you may never have seen this sauce offered. Think about the Taco Bell Pizza. Very popular in the '80s and '90s then it was no longer offered and is now back on the menu in limited areas.

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    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000
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    Fresh Jalapeños

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    taco bell green sauce

    ⭐ Copycat Rating

    Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it's only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 8 out of 10 in my opinion.

    taco bell green sauce

    For more great recipes with Tomatillos, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Copycat Chipotle Spicy Salsa
    • Instant Pot Chili Verde
    • Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa
    • Chicken Enchiladas In Green Sauce

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Copycat Green Sauce recipe from Taco Bell (see recipe card for quantities): Tomatillos, Jalapeños, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Fresh Cilantro, Low Sodium Chicken Broth and Vegetable Oil.

    🥣 How to make Taco Bell Green Sauce

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos, wash and cut in half.
    Stem and half the jalapeño peppers.
    In a saucepan, bring the tomatillos and jalapeños to a boil in the low-sodium chicken broth. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain the tomatillos and jalapeños reserving broth.
    Place the tomatillos, jalapeños and the remaining ingredients (except for the oil) in a blender and pulse until almost smooth.
    Heat oil in a skillet. Add the tomatillo mixture and cook for 4−5 minutes stirring constantly until thick. Add the salt.
    Pour in the reserved broth into the tomatillo mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    taco bell green sauce

    Copycat Taco Bell Green Sauce

    A great copycat recipes from our friends at Taco Bell. This green sauce is perfect for tacos, burritos or even as a dip for your tortilla chips
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 34 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Saucepan
    • Skillet

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb Tomatillos
    • 3 large Fresh Jalapeño, seeded
    • 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    • 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves
    • 6 sprigs Fresh Cilantro, stems removed
    • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Remove the husks from the tomatillos, wash and cut in half.
    • Stem and half the jalapeño peppers.
    • In a saucepan, bring the tomatillos and jalapeños to a boil in the low sodium chicken broth. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain the tomatillos and jalapeños reserving broth.
      1 lb Tomatillos, 3 large Fresh Jalapeño, 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    • Place the tomatillos, jalapeños and remaining ingredients (except for the oil) in a blender and pulse until almost smooth.
      1 medium Yellow Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 6 sprigs Fresh Cilantro
    • Heat oil in a frying pan. Add the tomatillo mixture and cook for 4−5 minutes stirring constantly until thick. Add the salt.
      1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt
    • Add the reserved broth to the tomatillo mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 207mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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