5 from 3 votes
Carne En Su Jugo
Tomatillos, aromatics, chiles, and tender pieces of flank steak make Carne En Su Jugo a truly perfect winter dish.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 tomatillo husked and quartered, fresh
- 3 Serrano pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 cups beef broth
- 5 lices Bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups pinto beans cooked
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish, fresh
- lime for garnish, wedges
Instructions
- Combine tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, and 1 cup of beef broth in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, chop, and set aside. In the same pot, add beef and cook until browned.
- Pour the blended tomatillo sauce over the beef in the pot. Add remaining beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until beef is tender.
- Stir in cooked pinto beans and half of the chopped bacon. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon carne en su jugo into serving bowls. Garnish with remaining bacon, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
779mg
(32%)
Potassium
852mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
151IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 852mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.