Green Chili Burros
Green Chili Burros made with tender slow-cooked meat, warm flour tortillas, and rich green chili sauce. A comforting Southwestern classic that’s easy to customize, perfect for dinner, meal prep, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours
- Yield: 6–8 burros
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Slow Simmer
- Cuisine: Southwestern / Mexican-American
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck roast or pork shoulder, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) can diced green chilies
1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce or salsa verde
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup beef or chicken broth
6–8 large flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Diced tomatoes
Lime wedges
Instructions
Brown the Meat
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown in batches until golden on all sides.
Add Aromatics
Add onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Build the Sauce
Stir in green chilies, enchilada sauce (or salsa verde), cumin, oregano, and broth. Return meat to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Slow Cook
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2–2½ hours until meat is fork-tender.
Shred the Meat
Remove meat, shred with two forks, then return to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes to slightly thicken.
Assemble Burros
Warm tortillas. Fill each with shredded green chili meat and roll into burritos.
Serve
Top with extra green chili sauce and desired toppings.
Notes
For faster cooking, use a pressure cooker or Instant Pot
Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing
Adjust spice level with jalapeños or hot sauce
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