Carne en Su Jugo. Beef In A Tomatillo Beef Broth
Carne en su jugo translates to meat in it's juices. The beef is cooked slowly with plenty of broth. Added tomatillo salsa and beans make for a hearty, but simple Mexican recipe.
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos
- 8 strips of bacon sliced small
- 1 1/2 pounds flank or chuck steak sliced into thin bite size pieces
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup onion plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 4 serrano peppers
- 4 green onion or spring onions, trimmed
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans in their broth
Serve With
- 1/3 cup radishes
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- Lime wedges
- 2 Serrano peppers sliced thin or minced
- Avocado slices are also delicious
- Warm corn tortillas a must!
Instructions
Directions
- To a pot of simmering water, add tomatillos and 2 serrano peppers. Cook just until tomatillos turn from bright green to olive green. Let sit off the heat while you prep the beef.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatillos and serrano peppers to the blender. Also add, onion, garlic, cilantro, 2 cups of broth, 1/2 tsp pepper and salt, to taste. Blend on high until smooth, Set aside.
- Add sliced bacon to a deep skillet or pot and heat to medium heat. Cook the bacon until most of the fat renders out and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon from pot and excess fat. Reserve bacon. Season the beef chunks with one teaspoon each of salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Add the beef to the skillet and cook just until lightly browned all around. Add the whole green onions and 2 remaining serrano peppers. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Pour the tomatillo salsa into the pot with the beef. Pour in the 2 cups of remaining broth. Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Taste for salt. Cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until beef is tender. Add the bacon and beans once beef is tender. Cook for 10 minutes. Garnish as you like, with onions, cilantro, radishes, lime and avocado. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Notes
To gets the most flavor from the beef fast, consider using a pressure cooker to cook the beef initially. Cook the beef with plenty of water for at least 45 minutes under pressure and then follow the recipe as instructed.
If you prefer, you can chop the cooked bacon and serve it as a garnish so it stays crispy.
If you are like me, I really enjoy using a variety of spices in moderation. In the past I have seasoned the beef with 1/2 tsp each of ground cumin and crushed oregano. It's up to you. Most who are familiar with the traditional dish will say these are not traditional spices to add. That is the beauty of cooking at home in our own kitchen. Prepare the recipes to suit your taste.