Carne en su Jugo (Meat in its Juices)

Name: Carne en su Jugo (Meat in its Juices)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 3 cups water; 4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 3 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch squares; 1 cube chicken bouillon; 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans; 0.5 onion, chopped; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; ground black pepper, to taste; 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

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Carne en su jugo is a Guadalajara favorite. Small pieces of flank steak are cooked in their juices, then mixed with whole beans and crispy crumbled bacon. It makes me feel at home!

Recipe by gem

Updated on July 18, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon
3 cups water
4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
3 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 cube chicken bouillon
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans
½ onion, chopped
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
ground black pepper, to taste
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
Combine water, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer contents to a blender; blend until smooth and set aside. (You can skip the simmering step and blend raw tomatillos, peppers, and garlic with water and a few pieces of browned flank steak if you like.)
Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir flank steak in the hot skillet until completely browned. Pour tomatillo mixture over beef and bring to a boil. Stir in chicken bouillon and reduce heat to medium. Cover the skillet and simmer until tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, heat pinto beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warm; reduce heat to low to keep warm until needed.
Stir bacon and pinto beans into flank steak mixture; divide mixture between 6 bowls. Garnish each with onion, cilantro, black pepper, and a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373	Calories
16g	Fat
28g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 58mg	19%
Sodium 860mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 11mg	55%
Calcium 87mg	7%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 763mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.