Description
These Chili Verde Hatch Burritos are a delightful combination of tender pork simmered in a zesty green chile tomatillo sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas with gooey cheese and optional toppings. Perfect for a hearty meal that packs a flavorful punch!
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 lb fresh or frozen Hatch green chiles
1 lb tomatillos
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lime juice
Fresh cilantro
4–6 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked rice
½ cup black beans
Sour cream or Mexican crema
Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika, then sear it in the pot until browned on all sides.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the roasted, peeled, and chopped Hatch green chiles and quartered tomatillos.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the dried oregano, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes or until the pork is tender.
- Once cooked, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- To assemble the burritos, lay a tortilla flat and add a scoop of pork chili verde, a sprinkle of cheese, rice, and black beans. Roll up the burrito tightly.
- Serve the burritos warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional sour cream or Mexican crema.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fillings based on your preference. You can add avocado, jalapeños, or any additional toppings you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Chili Verde, Hatch Burritos, Pork Burritos, Mexican Cuisine, Comfort Food