Cooked low and slow to tender loving perfection, this juicy shredded Beef Burritos Recipe is loaded with savory flavors your whole family will love! So go ahead and nibble, chomp, or devour… because there’s no wrong way to enjoy these hand-held sensations! Just a few minutes of prep is all that it takes!
Do you smell that marvelous aroma?
If not, you will soon. Because the aroma from this green chile beef simmering on your stove top is absolutely heavenly!
You can bet it will cause quite a ruckus. Especially once everyone discovers what’s been cooking on your stove all afternoon!
What else can you expect from taking melt-in-your-mouth Mexican shredded beef… and cramming it into every nook and cranny of your hand rolled burritos?
I find the hardest part is actually eating one of these green chile burritos slowly!! It takes every ounce of restraint I can muster to slow down.
Each bite delivers such an amazing avalanche of beefy rich flavor.
Plus, it’s a well known fact that the best Mexican Food Recipes are always a little messy!
So don’t worry too much about the yum stains on everyone’s clothes. With something so messy delicious in everyone’s hands, things are bound to get a little crazy!
It’s just like when you serve up these Ground Beef Crockpot Tacos, easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas, and wildly delicious Shredded Pork Tacos!
What makes this shredded beef burritos recipe extra amazing is that everything is designed to allow the tender, slow cooked beef to be the star of your burrito. That means you’ll be treated to perfectly juicy and flavorful beef with each and every bite!
Plus, these beefy wonders are crazy simple to prepare. Trust me, Easy Beef Recipes with minimal ingredients and hardly any prep like this… are your solution to making dinner the EASY way!
Of course these green chili burritos are delicious all by themselves, but serving them smothered should definitely be considered.
Seriously… topping them with some extra green enchilada sauce, freshly shredded cheese, and a heaping spoonful of this homemade pico de gallo recipe is an experience all its own!
So go ahead and do everyone in your home a massive flavor favor… when you make these fantastic burritos this week!
Ingredients
For this flavor-packed green chile beef burritos recipe, you’ll just need a few simple ingredients…
- Flour Tortillas
- Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
- Beef Broth
- Green Enchilada Sauce
- Green Chiles
- Garlic
- Onion
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
You’ll also need a skillet with a tight fitting lid to prepare this easy beef burritos recipe!
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This easy recipe for green chili burritos is literally a how to guide for how to prepare shredded beef burritos… with as little effort as possible!
Just follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat your skillet, then cook your garlic and onion.
2. Add your Beef and Broth to the skillet.
3. Then bring to a boil, before reducing the heat and placing your tight fitting lid on the pan.
4. Allow the meat to simmer until tender, then shred the beef right in the pot.
5. Finally, add your final sauce ingredients and all them to thicken, before portioning your beef and adding it to 4 burritos.
Easy dinner recipes like this shredded beef burritos recipe are the perfect solution for your busy weeknights!
And if you need some family style meals for large groups, you can even double or triple the recipe.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Variations: Smothered Green Chili Burritos
To serve your green chili burritos smothered, top them with some warmed green enchilada sauce, in addition to a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of this Pico de Gallo Recipe, and a generous portion of freshly shredded cheddar cheese.
How to Store Leftovers
One of my favorite Easy Meal Prep Dinner Ideas is to prepare the Mexican shredded beef on the weekend, then enjoy the leftovers over the next few days for dinner.
The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also store your cooked beef for up to 2 months in the freezer.
How To Reheat Leftovers
When you’re ready to enjoy, simply transfer your beef mixture to a large preheated frying pan, along with some olive oil and a little additional green enchilada sauce. Then cover and reheat using low heat.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying…
Tara writes: “Yummy! Perfect twist on taco Tuesday!”
Silvia writes: “They are so good and always hit the spot”
Cheri writes: “Yum! Sooo good and simple.”
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Beef Burritos Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Flour Tortillas, (buritto size)
- 1 lb Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, cut into large diced pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup White Onion, finely diced
- 3/4 cup Beef Broth
- 1 cup Green Enchilada Sauce
- 8 oz. Green Chiles, (two 4 oz. cans)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- *optional: Hot Sauce, (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- On medium heat, pre-heat a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.
- Heat your Olive Oil, then add Onion and Garlic and sauté for 1-3 minutes, until your garlic is fragrant and onions are translucent in color.
- Add your large diced pieces of Beef Chuck Roast and Beef Broth to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and place the tight fitting lid on your skillet.
- Simmer for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
- Once the meat is tender, shred or pull the meat right in the pot.
- Then add the Chiles, Enchilada Sauce, Salt, Pepper and optional Hot Sauce.
- Increase the heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Heat your tortillas, then fill with 4 equal portions of the beef mixture.
- Finally, hand roll your beef burritos and serve!
Notes
- Variations: Green Chile Smothered Burritos – To serve your green chili burritos smothered, top them with some warmed green enchilada sauce, in addition to a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of Pico de Gallo, and a generous portion of freshly shredded cheddar cheese.
- How to Store Leftovers: Leftovers of this beef burritos recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also store your cooked beef for up to 2 months in the freezer.
- How To Reheat Leftovers:When you’re ready to enjoy, simply transfer your beef mixture to a large preheated frying pan, along with some olive oil and a little additional green enchilada sauce. Then cover and reheat using low heat.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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This is the best easy beef burritos recipe I’ve found! I love that it uses the low-and-slow method with a chuck roast to get that perfect shredded Mexican beef texture. It’s a great family dinner idea for busy weeknights when you want something hearty but simple to prep.
I think when it comes to cooking beef or pork… great things happen when you cook low and slow! 🙂
We love burritos here – the messier, the better 🙂 and I am loving the green enchilada sauce and flavorings in these – so tasty and aromatic!
I totally agree with you Shashi… the messier the better! With burritos, tacos, burgers or any handhelds for that matter, messy delicious is a very good thing.
I love burritos, Heidi! They’re so quick and easy and always flavorful. I can’t wait to try these. They look delicious! Hugs, CoCo
I know you’ll love them CoCo. They’re crazy good!
I always find burritos fun to eat. This looks delicious and easy to make. Great photos too. Thanks Heidi.
Thank you so much Judee! I hope you have a wonderful week!!
Love a good burrito verde! Just the right amount of heat for the perfect juicy bite.
Exactly… they really hit the spot bite after delicious juicy bite!
I love the fact that these beef burritos use chuck roast and the low-and-slow method. It makes them feel much more authentic, juicy, and tender. Thank you for another winner to make on repeat. YUMMM!
You are so sweet Traci! Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Oh my gosh, I want these burritos for dinner now! I could absolutely eat these – and it’s such an easy recipe, too. Thanks for the tips on variations – I’m thinking the green chile version needs to make an appearance in my kitchen. And the best part is this is a recipe the entire family will love! Win-win!
The green chile version is definitely a must. I know you’ll love it!
So delicious! I need to make these soon. Thanks for these easy recipe!
You are so welcome Kathrine… and I know you’ll love it!!
One of our family’s favorite meals to prep — love how it all comes together so easily! The beef is just so versatile too!
I am with you Michelle. It really does make meal planning so easy!!
Easy prep, bold flavors, and a little messy fun–perfect combo! 😋
I totally agree Veronica. I hope you have a beautiful week!!