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Green Chili Hatch Burritos

These delicious burritos are packed with tender pork and smothered in a zesty hatch green chili sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Filling
  • 3 lbs pork shoulder (cut into large chunks) You can use chicken or turkey instead.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 6 roasted Hatch green chiles (peeled, seeded, chopped) or 1 (7 oz) can Use any type of green chiles if Hatch chiles are unavailable.
  • 4 tomatillos (husks removed, rinsed, and halved)
  • 1 large onion (roughly chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lime (juiced)
For Assembly
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked cilantro-lime rice
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil
  • Extra chile verde sauce
  • Chopped cilantro and lime wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. Pat the pork dry and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Sear the pork in olive oil until browned on all sides.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine hatch chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, broth, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Cook the Pork
  1. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  2. Pour the sauce over the pork and cook on low for 6–8 hours. Shred the pork when it’s tender.
Assemble the Burritos
  1. Prepare the cilantro-lime rice and set aside.
  2. Assemble the burritos by adding rice, shredded pork, cheese, and any desired add-ins. Roll each burrito tightly.
Finish the Burritos
  1. Heat a skillet with butter or oil.
  2. Pan-sear the burritos seam-side down until golden and crisp on all sides.
  3. For a smothered style, ladle extra chile verde sauce on top and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

Make sure to sear the pork well for added flavor. Blend the sauce until smooth for the best texture. Feel free to add other ingredients to customize the burritos.