Carne En Su Jugo
Carne En Su Jugo (or meat in its juices) is made of beef, bacon, and beans in a rich tomatillo sauce. This traditional Mexican dish is hard not to love.
Servings: 6
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 2 lbs chuck roast cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tbspn Salt
- 1 tspn Pepper
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 tomatillos
- 1-2 serrano peppers if you like it spicy, add 2 serrano peppers
- ½ bunch of cilantro
- 6 cups water divided
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
- 2 cups pinto beans cooked
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges optional
- Radishes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon.
- Remove the cooked bacon from the pot and set aside.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat.
- Add the beef to the pot.
- (You do not want to brown the beef. You simply want the beef juices to release).
- In the meantime, add onion, garlic, tomatillos, serrano peppers, cilantro and 2 cups of water in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Once the beef has released its juices, add the tomatillo sauce.
- Return half of the bacon to the pot.
- (Leave half of the bacon for garnish).
- Add 4 cups of water and the beef bouillon.
- Stir.
- Taste for good measure.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- To serve, add some of the stew into a big bowl along with a spoonful of beans.
- Then, top with cilantro, green onions, and reserved bacon.
- Optional: radishes, avocado, and lime wedges.
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Notes
To Serve: Add some of the stew into a big bowl along with a spoonful of beans. Then, top with cilantro, green onions, and reserved bacon. Some people will add radishes, avocado, and lime.
Cuts of Beef: You can choose whatever cut of beef you like. I prefer sirloin steak or a top round. Skirt steak and flap also work. If using chuck roast, though, trim off excess fat.
Storing Instructions:
- This soup freezes very well. Place leftovers in an airtight freezable bag for up to 5 months.
- To store in the fridge, place in an airtight container and consume within 4 days. Reheat on high heat in the microwave for 2 ½ to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg