Description
Mexican salsa verde comes alive in this effortless slow cooker version, blending tangy tomatillos with subtle heat and aromatic herbs. Spoon this zesty sauce over tacos, grilled meats, or enjoy as a delicious dip that brings authentic flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) tomatillos, husks removed
- 3 jalapeños, stems removed
- 1 white onion, cut into eight pieces
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole
Herbs and Liquid:
- 1 bunch cilantro, (remove most of the stems)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) water
- 1 lime, juiced
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Carefully remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse thoroughly to eliminate any dirt or debris.
- Roughly chop jalapeños, onion, and garlic, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
- Combine prepared tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, and water inside the slow cooker, creating a harmonious base for the salsa.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to high temperature, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for approximately 4 hours.
- Once the cooking cycle completes, carefully transfer the hot tomatillo mixture to a blender, using caution to prevent splashing.
- Add freshly chopped cilantro, zesty lime juice, and salt to the blender, preparing to transform the cooked ingredients into a smooth salsa.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and pulse the mixture until achieving a desired texture, ranging from chunky to completely smooth.
- Taste the salsa and make final seasoning adjustments, adding more salt if necessary to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Allow the salsa to cool completely in the refrigerator for approximately 5 hours, which will help intensify the flavors and create a refreshing condiment.
- Serve chilled alongside crispy tortilla chips, perfect for dipping and enjoying as a vibrant accompaniment to various dishes.
Notes
- Slow cooking softens tomatillos and peppers, creating a rich, deep flavor profile without excess moisture.
- Blending with fresh cilantro and lime juice adds bright, zesty notes that balance the roasted vegetable base.
- Chilling for several hours allows salsa flavors to meld and intensify, resulting in a more complex taste experience.
- Jalapeños can be adjusted based on personal heat preference – remove seeds for milder salsa or add extra for more kick.
- Store in airtight container for up to one week, making it perfect for meal prep and quick snacking.
- Ideal as a dip, taco topping, or marinade for grilled meats and vegetables, offering versatile culinary potential.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg