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Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos

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These Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos combine tender slow-cooked beef with a rich, smoky Hatch Chile Colorado sauce and creamy finishing touches, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This hearty dish, complete with Monterrey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro, is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with bold, satisfying flavors.

  • Total Time: Approximately 3 hours
  • Yield: 8 burritos

Ingredients

For the Beef and Sauce:

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast

1 jar Hatch Chile Colorado

1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup diced onion

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon flour

3 tablespoons water

For the Burritos:

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

23 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Optional Toppings:

Sour cream

Pico de gallo

Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef:
    Place the beef chuck roast in a large pot or Dutch oven, covering it with water. Simmer over medium-high heat for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Once done, remove the beef and shred it using two forks.

  2. Make the Sauce:
    In the same pot, heat some oil and sauté garlic and onion over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Add the Hatch Chile Colorado sauce and beef bouillon granules, then return the shredded beef to the pot, stirring to combine.

  3. Thicken the Sauce:
    In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, flour, and water. Add this mixture to the pot and stir well. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

  4. Assemble the Burritos:
    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Once warmed, spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Top with Monterrey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro.

  5. Roll the Burritos:
    Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly to secure the filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

  6. Serve:
    Serve the burritos with optional toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Enjoy!

Notes

Spice Level: Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to increase the spice level.

Tortilla Options: Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version, though they may be more delicate.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2-3 hours (for beef) + 15 minutes for sauce
  • Category: Main Dish, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Method: Slow-cooking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free