Carne en su Jugo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 ounces bacon, chopped.
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2½ pounds beef strip steak, sliced bite-sized.
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3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided.
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6 tomatillos, husked and rinsed.
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3 serrano peppers, stemmed and seeded.
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1 cup packed cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping.
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3 cloves garlic.
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½ teaspoon ground cumin.
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
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3 cups water.
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2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed.
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Chopped white onion for serving.
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Sliced radishes for serving.
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Lime wedges for serving.
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook chopped bacon in large pot over medium heat for 10 minutes until crispy. Remove to bowl.
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Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt. Brown in bacon fat for 10 minutes.
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Blend tomatillos, serranos, ½ cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, pepper, water, and 2 teaspoons salt until smooth.
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Add sauce to browned meat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 30-35 minutes until meat is tender.
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Add beans and cook 2 minutes more. Serve topped with bacon, onions, cilantro, radishes and lime.
# Notes:
01 -
Can substitute olive oil for bacon if preferred.
02 -
Traditional Mexican beef stew with tomatillo sauce.