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Carne en su Jugo (Meat in Its Juice) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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Carne en Su Jugo (Meat in its Juice)

1 lb beef tenderloin steaks (frozen)
1/3-1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 carton (900mg) regular beef broth
8 medium or 10 small fresh tomatillos plus 1 C water or
1 large can (28oz) tomatillos, undrained
3 tsp canned chipotle chilles in adobo sauce
2 cans Romano beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 bunch of cilantro including stem parts chopped
Garnish: caramelized onions, radishes, chopped tomatoes and avocado, and cilantro

Directions:
Directions:
Do ahead:
1.Put chipotle chilles in blender. If using fresh tomatillos, remove husks, cut in half and put in blender with 1 C water, blend. If using canned, place entire contents in blender.
2.Shave small thin slices from frozen or slightly thawed beef and set aside.
3.Caramelized onions – cut 3 or 4 small onions in half or quarters, place in frying pan with 1 T oil, some beef flavouring, and a little water. Cover and cook on low for 10 mins. Uncover and cook till liquid is gone and onions are caramelized. Do not overcook.

Directions:
In soup pot over medium heat cook bacon until almost done but not crisp. Leave bacon undrained, turn heat to high, add beef and stir for 2 or 3 mins. Add broth and tomatillos from blender. Add beans, bring to simmer and let cook for 5 to 10 mins. only. Toward the end of cooking put in the Cilantro. Place onions and garnish on separate plate for all to add to their own carne en su jugo.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 - 6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour

 

 

 

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