Pork Chile Verde Burrito Recipe
One of the most popular Mexican dishes is the burrito, and pork chile verde burrito is one of the tastiest options. This dish is a perfect blend of juicy pork, tangy tomatillo sauce, and warm flour tortillas. If you want to impress your family and friends with a delicious Mexican recipe, you should definitely try making pork chile verde burritos.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of boneless pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1-1/2 cups of chicken broth
- 1-1/2 pounds of tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 8-10 flour tortillas
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Before you start cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F. Here are the instructions to make the pork chile verde burritos:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Add the onion to the pan and cook until it is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano, cloves, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Cook for one minute while stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken broth and return the pork to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for about 2 hours until the pork is tender.
- Remove the pork from the pan and shred it with a fork. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatillos, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro until smooth. Add salt to taste.
- Return the shredded pork to the pan and stir in the tomatillo sauce. Cook for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave for a few seconds.
- Place the tortillas on a flat surface and spoon the pork mixture in the center. Add some shredded cheese on top of the pork mixture.
- Roll the tortillas and place them in a baking dish. Add more cheese on top of the burritos.
- Bake the burritos for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make delicious pork chile verde burritos with a tangy tomatillo sauce. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner, a casual get-together with friends or a Mexican-themed party. You can customize the recipe to your liking by adding or subtracting ingredients, such as using different types of peppers or spices.
Give it a try, and let us know how it turned out!