Description
Nothing says comfort food like a warm, stuffed burrito with tender pork, tangy tomatillos, and smoky Hatch green chiles. These Chili Verde Hatch Burritos deliver bold Southwestern flavor in every bite, enhanced by cheese, rice, beans, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners, brunches, or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pork Chili Verde:
2 lbs (900 g) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450 g) fresh or frozen Hatch green chiles, roasted, peeled, and chopped
1 lb (450 g) tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lime juice
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Burritos:
4–6 large flour tortillas
1 cup (120 g) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
½ cup (120 g) cooked rice (optional)
½ cup (120 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
Sour cream or Mexican crema (optional)
Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Pork: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork cubes with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Sear on all sides until golden brown, 5–7 minutes. Remove pork and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Prepare Green Chile Sauce: Add roasted Hatch chiles and tomatillos; cook 5 minutes until softened. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with oregano; simmer gently.
Simmer the Pork: Return pork to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45–60 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. Adjust broth if needed.
Finish the Sauce: Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
Assemble Burritos: Warm tortillas. Place a generous portion of pork chili verde, top with cheese, rice, and beans. Fold sides and roll tightly. Repeat.
Optional Melting Step: Place burritos seam-side down on a skillet over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and cheese melts.
Notes
Roast Hatch chiles for maximum smoky flavor.
Simmer low and slow for tender pork and deep flavor.
Adjust heat by mixing mild green chiles if needed.
Add fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern / 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 Burritos, Hatch Green Chile Burritos, Pork Burritos, Southwestern Burritos