How To Make Carne en su Jugo (Meat in its Juices)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Tortillas or rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
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Add the sliced beef to the pot and cook until browned.
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Pour in the beef broth and water, followed by the cumin and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
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Stir in the pinto beans and cooked bacon. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Serve the Carne en su Jugo hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and tortillas or rice, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 86mg
- Sodium : 1169mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 38g
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