Quick and Easy Homemade Chile Verde Burritos
These Quick and Easy Homemade Chile Verde Burritos are packed with savory shredded meat, flavorful chile verde sauce, rice, beans, and melted cheese wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or freezer meals, these homemade burritos deliver comforting Southwestern-inspired flavors in every bite. Easy to customize and family-friendly, this burrito recipe is satisfying, hearty, and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, or beef
- 1 ½ cups chile verde sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup refried beans or black beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shredded meat and chile verde sauce to the skillet.
- Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until heated through and flavorful.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them easier to fold.
- Spread a layer of beans and rice onto each tortilla.
- Add the chile verde meat mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Add sour cream, cilantro, or sliced jalapeños if desired.
- Fold in the sides and roll the burritos tightly.
- Serve immediately, or lightly toast the burritos in a skillet for a crispy exterior.
Notes
Ground beef or turkey can replace shredded meat.Add roasted peppers or corn for extra texture and flavor.Use green enchilada sauce if chile verde sauce is unavailable.Avocado or guacamole adds a creamy finish.For wet burritos, top with extra chile verde sauce and melted cheese before serving.
