Carne en su Jugo (Meat in its Juices) - Chili Pepper Madness

Carne en su Jugo (Meat in its Juices) - Chili Pepper Madness

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Carne en su Jugo ("Meat in its Juices") is a Mexican stew of tender beef simmered in a savory tomatillo broth with crispy bacon and comforting pinto beans.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos (husked and quartered 1 medium white onion, finely chopped)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
  • 2 serrano peppers (chopped (optional, for extra spicy))
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped (divided))
  • 6 slices bacon (chopped)
  • 1½ pounds beef chuck or stew meat (sliced into bite-sized pieces (or use flank steak))
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 cups low-sodium beef broth (use 4 cups for soupier)
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • For Garnish: Fresh chopped cilantro, diced white onion, sliced radish, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado

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