Tender Hatch Chili Burritos

Enjoy tender slow-cooked pork infused with smoky Hatch green chiles, garlic, and fresh cilantro spooned into warm flour tortillas and finished with your choice of sour cream shredded cheese and diced onion for extra flavor and richness. Each bite delivers vibrant Southwest essence with the depth from ancho chili seasoning and the subtle heat of green chiles. These burritos are perfect for lunch or dinner satisfying flavorful and excellent served hot straight from the kitchen or wrapped in foil for meals on the go.

I still remember the first time I tried using real Hatch chiles after a trip to New Mexico The result was so good my family ate three burritos each and requested it again the next weekend

Ingredients

• Pork loin: choose one with a little marbling for melt in your mouth burritos
• Hatch green chiles: fresh roasted for true depth but good quality canned chiles are a fine option
• Fresh cilantro: choose bunches with sturdy fragrant leaves for the best herbal bite
• Garlic: buy fresh bulbs and mince for unbeatable flavor
• Salt: choose a fine sea salt as it seasons the pork fully
• Ancho chili seasoning: check your spice aisle for a fresh pouch that smells smoky and deep
• Large flour tortillas: burrito size are best as they hold lots of filling and roll without tearing
• Toppings: sour cream adds coolness shredded cheese for richness diced onion for crunch and extra cilantro for brightness

Instructions

Make the Green Chile Sauce:

Combine all Hatch green chiles cilantro garlic salt and ancho chili seasoning in a blender Puree until you get a smooth vibrant sauce that smells spicy and fresh

Slow Cook the Pork:

Nestle the pork loin into your slow cooker and pour the blended chile sauce right over it Put the lid on and set to cook low for eight hours The pork will relax become tender and soak up all the spicy flavor When it is done use two forks to shred the pork directly in the sauce tossing so every piece has plenty of juice

Assemble the Burritos:

Warm up your big soft flour tortillas on a dry skillet or pop them in the microwave until nicely flexible Lay one out and spoon on a big helping of the chile verde pork

Add Toppings and Finish:

Pile on sour cream for creaminess a sprinkle of shredded cheese some diced onion and a handful of fresh cilantro Roll up by folding in the sides then rolling from the bottom up into a neat burrito

Of all the ingredients I cannot get enough of fresh Hatch green chiles Every fall I stock up when they are in season They fill the kitchen with an unmistakable roasted aroma that always means something special is cooking My kids love to help roll the burritos and sneak bits of cheese as we work

Storage Tips

Store leftover pork and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days The shredded pork freezes beautifully Simply thaw and reheat in a saucepan or microwave before assembling fresh burritos Leftover assembled burritos can be wrapped in foil and reheated at 350 degrees for about ten minutes

Ingredient Substitutions

If you cannot find Hatch chiles try Anaheim or poblano peppers roasted and peeled For a slightly different note use pork shoulder instead of loin but trim some fat before cooking You can swap queso fresco or Monterey Jack for shredded cheese depending on what you love

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a simple tomato avocado salad or rice and beans for a hearty meal For brunch burritos add scrambled eggs The pork filling is also fantastic in quesadillas tacos or over tortilla chips for nachos

Enjoy these Hatch chile pork burritos hot or wrapped for later. They are perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

Common Recipe Questions

→ Which cut of pork works best for these burritos?

Pork loin is ideal for tenderness after slow cooking, while pork shoulder can add richer flavor with some extra fat trimmed.

→ Can I use canned green chiles if fresh Hatch chiles aren't available?

Yes, canned Hatch green chiles are a convenient substitute and still provide great smoky flavor when fresh ones are out of season.

→ How can I make the chile sauce spicier?

Add more ancho chili seasoning or include fresh jalapeño or serrano peppers when blending to increase heat.

→ Are there toppings that pair especially well with these burritos?

Sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and fresh cilantro perfectly complement the smoky and savory flavors.

→ Can the pork filling be prepared ahead of time?

Absolutely. The slow-cooked pork can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for easy meal prep later.