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Quick Carne en su Jugo
70% authentic · Mexican
A simplified version of Carne en su Jugo, using pre-cooked beans and a quicker cooking method for a flavorful beef stew with less active time.
Ingredients
- Beef stew meat1.5 lbs
- Bacon4 slices
- Canned pinto beans2 cans (15 oz each)
- Tomatoes1 (14.5 oz) can diced
- Onion1 medium
- Garlic cloves2
- Jalapeño pepper1
- Beef broth3 cups
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Steps
- 1
Dice bacon and cook in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon bits and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
- 2
Season beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Sear in the bacon fat until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- 3
Finely chop onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté in the pot until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, and beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until beef is tender.
- 5
Drain and rinse canned pinto beans. Add them to the pot along with the reserved bacon bits. Simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and broth to thicken slightly.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with cilantro.
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