Description
These Chili Verde Hatch Burritos are packed with tender pork simmered in a tangy Hatch chile green sauce, wrapped in soft tortillas, and smothered in melted cheese. A comforting, spicy Southwest-style burrito perfect for meal prep or family dinners. Keywords: chili verde burritos, Hatch chile burritos, pork green chile burrito, New Mexican burrito recipe.
Ingredients
3 pounds pork shoulder
1.5 cups roasted Hatch green chiles
1 pound tomatillos
1 medium white onion
4 cloves garlic
2.5 cups chicken broth
0.5 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican blend)
Instructions
1. Roast tomatillos and Hatch chiles under the broiler until blistered and slightly charred.
2. Blend roasted vegetables with onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup chicken broth until smooth.
3. Cut pork into chunks, season with salt, and sear in a hot Dutch oven until browned.
4. Pour in verde sauce and remaining broth. Simmer covered on low for 2.5 to 3 hours until pork is fork-tender.
5. Warm tortillas. Fill with pork and sauce, top with cheese, and roll into burritos.
6. Place burritos in a baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake at 375°F for 10–15 minutes.
7. Serve hot with sour cream, avocado, or lime wedges.
Notes
These burritos can be frozen and reheated, making them excellent for meal prep.
Adjust the heat by mixing in mild green chiles or jalapeños to taste.
Double the sauce batch and freeze for future quick meals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg