Chili Verde Hatch Burritos
Chili Verde Hatch Burritos are a delicious blend of tender meat, zesty green chilies, and creamy cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, these burritos are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, they’re sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork or beef
- 2 cups diced Hatch green chilies (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork or beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped Hatch green chilies, cumin, and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon filling into each tortilla, top with cheese, fold sides over, and roll tightly.
- Cook burritos seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice in half and serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace meat with black beans or roasted vegetables. Experiment with spices like smoked paprika for added flavor. Leftover burritos can be stored wrapped in foil in the fridge for up to 3 days.