Here is a Smothered Bean Burrito with Pork Green Chile recipe with proper headings and a restaurant-style finish. This is a hearty, flavorful dish inspired by classic Colorado-New Mexico smothered burritos.
Smothered Bean Burrito with Pork Green Chile
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Pork Green Chile
- 1 lb diced pork shoulder or pork loin
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced (optional for heat)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel or diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (to make a slurry)
For the Burritos
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups refried beans
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice (optional)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup diced onion (optional)
For Topping
- Extra shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro or green onions
Instructions
1. Make the Pork Green Chile
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add diced pork and sear until lightly browned.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add green chiles, jalapeños (if using), Rotel, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook 35–45 minutes, or until pork is tender.
- Mix flour and water to make a slurry, then stir it into the chile.
- Simmer another 5–10 minutes until thickened.
2. Prepare the Burritos
- Warm the tortillas so they are soft and pliable.
- Spread a generous layer of refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
- Add cooked rice if using.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and diced onion.
- Roll into burritos by folding in the sides and rolling tightly.
3. Smother the Burritos
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour pork green chile generously over the top.
- Add shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Serve
- Top with sour cream and cilantro or green onions.
- Serve extra pork green chile on the side.
Tips
- For spicier sauce, add roasted Hatch green chiles or more jalapeños.
- To make the chile thicker, simmer uncovered longer or add an extra teaspoon of flour slurry.
- Make ahead: Pork chile stores well for 3–4 days and freezes beautifully.
- For a smokier flavor, add a small pinch of smoked paprika.
If you want, I can also provide:
- A slow cooker pork green chile version
- A smothered chicken burrito
- A vegetarian smothered bean burrito