Hetti Misenti
April 29, 2026
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
40 min Cook
1 hr Total
4 Servings
This green chile burrito recipe delivers seasoned beef, mild heat, and gooey cheese. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’ll tick the boxes for fussy eaters.
The beef is cooked with onion, garlic, and simple spices to give it depth. When combined with broth and the green chiles, it helps each bite pack fantastic texture and an array of flavors.
Once rolled into the tortilla, the burritos are topped with cheese and baked in the oven. Everything melts down further, making it look and taste like classic comfort food. We recommend topping with some sour cream and salsa, plus a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Check out the ingredients and cooking steps below.
Green Chile Burrito Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 tsp of olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 2 cans of diced green chilies
- 1 cup of beef broth
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Green Chile Burrito Instructions
- Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and place it over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, then cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until they soften and look translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook it for 10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns, until there is no pink meat left.
- Carefully drain off any extra fat from the pan.
- Place the skillet back over the heat, then stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper so the beef is evenly coated.
- Mix in the diced green chilies and beef broth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then turn the heat down low and let it cook for 10 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
- While the beef mixture cooks, warm the tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave or in a dry skillet until they are soft and flexible.
- Spoon 1/2 cup of the beef filling onto each tortilla and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Fold in the sides, then roll each tortilla into a burrito, making sure not to overfill them.
- Arrange the burritos seam side down in an oven-safe dish.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), then bake the burritos for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and everything is heated through.
- Take the burritos out of the oven and scatter chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 500cal
Carbohydrate: 46g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg