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Carne en su Jugo is a flavorful Mexican soup filled with beef, bacon, beans, tomatillos and veggies! | cookingtheglobe.com
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Carne en su Jugo

This comforting beef and bacon soup featuring beans, tomatillos, and veggies proves that Mexico still can surprise!
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 640kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900g) beef (sirloin tip or top round), thinly sliced and chopped
  • 2 cups black or pinto beans, cooked
  • 6 cups water
  • 10 slices bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 8 medium tomatillos
  • 2 fresh peppers (Serrano or Jalapeno)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Avocado slices
  • Radishes

Instructions

  • Fry the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from pot and drain on paper towels.
  • Add the beef to the pot, and cook it in the bacon grease until brown.
  • Meanwhile, add onion, cilantro, garlic and tomatillos with 2 cups of water into a blender and blend well. You can add fresh peppers now and blend them together or just serve on side if you are not keen on spicy food.
  • Add the mix to the beef with another 4 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer covered for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender (it depends on the cut of beef).
  • Divide the cooked beans among individual serving bowls. Ladle the soup and sprinkle with the bacon. Garnish with chopped cilantro, radishes and avocado slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcal