CARNE EN SU JUGO (MEAT COOKED IN IT'S OWN JUICE)
"Carne en su jugo" translates to "meat cooked its own juice". This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law from Guadalajara Mexico. Its a delicious type of Mexican stew slow cooked in a green tomatillo based sauce. Wonderful served over beans with freshly grilled white corn tortillas. Select a well marbled chuck roast and I found peppered bacon gives a great flavor, but any "smoked" bacon will do nicely. Now I know the recipe says to use chicken bouillon and that may contradict some beef/poultry cooking rules but it is how the recipe goes. So don't reach for your beef bouillon instead of the chicken. Trust me :)
Provided by Leahferne
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large frying pan cook all the bacon to a nice crispy texture.
- While the bacon is frying place the onion, garlic, tomatillos, bouillon and cilantro in a blender. Squeeze the lime wedges into the blender and mix well so everything inside forms a frothy uniformed consistency.
- Remove bacon from the drippings and sear the roast on all sides in the bacon fat. This will ensure that the juices in side the meat are sealed in side. So make sure every raw spot is well browned.
- After browning the meat return the bacon to the pan and pour the contents from the blender over the roast. Or transfer everything to a crock pot.
- Cover and allow to simmer for 1 hour on the stove. If using a crock pot set for 6-8 hours but add 2 cups of water of beef broth.
- Serve over black or pinto beans with grilled corn tortillas and enjoy.
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Roy van der Ploeg
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any home cook. It's simple, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.
Leonard Liyenda
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a pretty good recipe. It's easy to make and the flavor is decent.
Alice Nampokolwe
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.
Yassmin Ibrahem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meat didn't come out as tender as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked it.
ARIFIN RUMMAN
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook beef, and I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
Annto Ujjol
[email protected]I served this dish with rice and beans, and it was absolutely perfect. The combination of flavors and textures was incredible.
chibunna ezemadu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I found that it really complemented the flavors in this dish. It added a nice freshness that balanced out the richness of the meat.
eshita barua
[email protected]This recipe is a testament to the power of simple ingredients. With just a handful of everyday spices, you can create a dish that's both comforting and complex.
Dylon Vasquez
[email protected]I love how the slow-cooking process tenderizes the meat and infuses it with so much flavor. The resulting dish is fall-apart tender and bursting with savory goodness.
Andisa Mgandela
[email protected]Carne en su Jugo, simply known as meat in its own juices, is traditional Mexican dish that showcases the magic of slow cooking.