Carne en su Jugo
Sep 07, 2024 10:04 AM
Carne en su jugo is a popular Mexican stew made from beef browned in bacon fat and simmered in its juices along with a tangy tomatillo sauce, mixed with pinto beans, and topped with chopped bacon, diced onion, and cilantro. This authentic and traditional recipe is hearty, comforting, and so good!
Chile verde is one of my all-time favorite recipes, so when I heard of carne en su jugo, I knew I had to try it.
Carne en su jugo features a tangy tomatillo sauce and juicy bite-size pieces of steak, similar to chile verde, only topped with crispy bacon, chopped onions, and cilantro.
This stew is so comforting and flavorful that I ate it until the very last drop.
Here’s why I love this recipe:
One-pot meal: This recipe only needs one large pot or Dutch oven, making it great for busy weeknights and easy clean-up.
User-friendly: This stew is very simple and doesn’t require any fancy techniques. The ingredients are simple yet complement each other well and build tons of layers of great flavor.
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces bacon, chopped
- 2 ½ pounds beef strip steak (or top round steak, or top sirloin steak), sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 6 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 3 serrano peppers, stemmed and seeded
- 1 cup packed cilantro, chopped, divided, plus more for topping
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups water
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Toppings (optional)
- Chopped white onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Lime wedges
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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