Green Chile Burritos Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chile Burritos Recipe
Description
The Green Chile Burritos Recipe relies on a slow cooker to tenderize the chuck roast while infusing it with a mixture of Italian seasoning, Hidden Valley dressing mix, and brown gravy mix. These dry mixes enhance the seasoning without complicated prep. Once cooked until tender, the beef is shredded and reheated with green chile sauce, giving the filling a spicy, tangy character. The use of uncooked store-bought tortillas warmed just before serving allows for easy assembly and soft wraps.
The burritos combine a savory meat filling with the mild heat and flavor of the green chile sauce, making a filling meal appropriate for casual dinners or gatherings. They pair well with rice, beans, or simple fresh sides depending on preference.
Using a crock pot simplifies the cooking process and yields tender, shreddable meat. Adjust the amount of green chile sauce to control spice levels. For convenience, warming the tortillas shortly before serving ensures pliable burritos.
Ingredients
- 1 chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon Italian dressing mix dry mix
- 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley dressing mix dry mix
- 1 tablespoon brown gravy mix dry mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1-2 cups green chile sauce 505 brand
- tortillas (we prefer the uncooked store bought tortillas)
Instructions
- Mix Brown Gravy Dry Mix, Hidden Valley Dry Mix, and Italian Dressing Dry Mix together.
- Place chuck roast in your crock pot. Pour ⅓ cup water over your roast. Sprinkle Mix all over the top of your roast. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until tender.
- Once the roast is slightly warm, shred it.
- Place meat back in the crock pot or in a pan. Add your green chile sauce and cook until your sauce is warm.
- Serve on warm tortillas. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.