Chile Verde Burritos with Papitas
These bold and hearty burritos are packed with tender pork or beef, crispy papitas, and smothered in rich green chile sauce. A comforting New Mexican-style meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4–6
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: New Mexican / Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb pork shoulder, diced (or ground beef, browned)
1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups diced green chiles (roasted Hatch preferred or canned)
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon oil or lard (for frying potatoes)
4–6 large flour tortillas
1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Optional Toppings:
Sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the Meat
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown diced pork on all sides.
(If using ground beef, brown fully and drain excess fat.)
Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
2. Simmer with Chile Sauce
Stir in green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat and simmer 20–30 minutes, until meat is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
3. Cook the Papitas
Heat oil or lard in a separate skillet. Fry diced potatoes until golden and crispy on the outside and tender inside. Season with salt and set aside.
4. Assemble Burritos
Warm tortillas. Add a layer of papitas, spoon over chile verde meat, and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tightly into burritos.
5. Smother & Bake (Optional)
Place burritos in a baking dish, spoon extra chile sauce over the top, and add more cheese.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
6. Serve
Top with sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead: Chile verde can be made up to 2 days in advance.
Crispier burritos: Pan-fry rolled burritos before smothering.
Heat level: Adjust spice with hot green chile, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
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