Authentic Carne en su Jugo
Carne en su jugo is a delicious Mexican dish from Jalisco, featuring beef, crispy bacon, and a rich, flavorful broth with tomatillos and spices.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak finely chopped
- 5 slices bacon diced
- 6 tomatillos husked and chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper optional, for heat
- 1 cup pinto beans cooked
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- lime wedges for serving
- radishes sliced, for garnish
- corn tortillas optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped beef to the same pot and cook until browned in its own juices.
- In a blender, combine tomatillos, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and jalapeño. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the pot with the beef. Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the cooked pinto beans and crispy bacon. Stir and let simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radishes. Enjoy with warm tortillas!
Notes
For a spicier version, add extra serrano or arbol chilies. You can also substitute skirt steak for flank steak if preferred.