Irresistible Green Chili Hatch Burritos
A flavorful burrito filled with slow-cooked pork and vibrant Hatch green chiles, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds pork loin, trimmed
- 4 cups roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili seasoning
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch), warmed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or queso fresco)
- 0.5 cup diced white onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the Sauce: Combine roasted Hatch green chiles, fresh cilantro, minced garlic, fine salt, and ancho chili seasoning in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Slow Cook the Pork: Place the pork loin in a slow cooker and pour the blended chile sauce evenly over it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until tender.
- Shred the Pork: Shred the pork in the slow cooker and mix with the chile sauce.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon shredded pork down the center of a tortilla, top with sour cream, cheese, onion, and cilantro.
- Roll it Up: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom up to form a burrito.
Notes
For the best flavor, use locally roasted Hatch green chiles when in season. Freeze leftovers for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/green-chili-hatch-burritos/
