Classic New Mexico Bean Burritos with Chile Peeler Nation Freeze Dried Hatch Green Chile
Sometimes the simplest meals are the ones that stay with us forever. Around New Mexico, a warm bean burrito filled with green chile and melted cheese is more than just comfort food. It is a way of life.
Using Chile Peeler Nation Freeze Dried Hatch Green Chile makes it easy to enjoy authentic New Mexico flavor anytime without taking up freezer space or waiting for chile season.
Step 1: Rehydrate Your Chile Peeler Nation Green Chile
Place your desired amount of freeze dried green chile into a bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for about 10 to 15 minutes until soft and fully rehydrated.
Step 2: Peel and Chop the Chile
Once rehydrated, gently peel away the charred outer skin just like traditional roasted Hatch green chile. Remove stems if needed, then chop the chile into small pieces and set aside.
Ingredients
- Refried beans
- 1 to 2 cups rehydrated and chopped Chile Peeler Nation Hatch Green Chile
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Large flour tortillas
Optional:
- Diced onion
- Crispy bacon
- Red chile sauce
- Eggs for breakfast burritos
Directions
Warm your flour tortillas on a skillet or directly over the stove flame for that authentic New Mexico flavor.
Spread a generous scoop of hot refried beans onto the tortilla. Add chopped green chile and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Fold the bottom of the tortilla upward, fold in the sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
Serve warm and enjoy one of New Mexico’s most iconic comfort foods.
For an extra touch, lightly grill the finished burrito on a skillet until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
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