Crock Pot Beef Burritos With Green Chiles

This Crock Pot Beef Burritos With Green Chiles recipe is tender and flavorful, which uses beef chuck roast and green chiles. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Beef Burritos With Green Chiles Ingredients

• 3 pound beef chuck roast
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup salsa verde (more if desired)
• 4 ounce can chopped green chiles
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 8 tortillas, for serving
• Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Burritos With Green Chiles

1. Add ingredients to slow cooker: Place the beef roast in the crock pot and top with chopped onion, salsa verde, green chiles, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
2. Cook the beef: Cover with lid and cook on low for 8 hours.
3. Shred the meat: Remove excess fat and about 1 cup of liquid. Shred the beef using two forks.
4. Mix and season: Return the shredded meat to the crock pot and stir to combine. Add more salsa verde or green chiles if desired.
5. Serve in tortillas: Spoon the beef mixture into tortillas and add your favorite toppings.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use pork instead of beef? Yes, pork shoulder or pork roast works just as well in this recipe.
• How to add more heat: Use hot green chiles or spicy salsa verde for an extra kick.
• What if I don’t have salsa verde? Substitute with green chile sauce for a similar flavor.
• How to make in the Instant Pot: Add 1 cup of water or broth and cook on high for 65 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
• Can I freeze the beef? Yes, let it cool completely, then store in a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

What To Serve With Beef Burritos

These burritos are filling on their own but pair perfectly with these sides:

• Mexican rice
• Refried beans
• Chips and guacamole
• Grilled corn
• Black bean salad

How To Store Beef Burritos

Refrigerate: Store leftover beef in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep tortillas and toppings separate.

Freeze: Freeze shredded beef in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Beef Burritos Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 321 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 97mg
• Sodium: 3036mg
• Potassium: 635mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 4g
• Calcium: 521 mg
• Iron: 5 mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I cook this on high for a shorter time?
Yes, but the beef may not be as tender. Low and slow is best for shredding.

Can I use frozen meat?
It’s best to thaw meat first, especially for crock pot cooking. For the Instant Pot, add 20 extra minutes if frozen.

How can I prevent dry meat?
Don’t remove too much liquid before shredding, and consider adding a little extra salsa verde.

What tortillas work best?
Flour tortillas hold up well and are easy to wrap. Corn tortillas can work but may tear.

Can I add beans or rice?
Yes, black beans and cooked rice make great additions to the filling.

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