Saturday, August 8, 2020

Carne en su jugo


 6 slices bacon

4 fresh tomatillos, husk removed

3 Serrano chili peppers (or jalapeños) seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled

3 cups water

2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/2" squares 

Salt and pepper

1 t cumin

1 T better then chicken bullion 

2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans.

1/2 onion, chopped

Roasted jalapeños 

Chopped fresh cilantro 

1 lime, sliced into wedges.

Roasted jalapeños 



Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over  medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

Combine the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. 

Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; salt and pepper the steak. cook the steak in the hot skillet until completely browned. Pour the tomatillo mixture over the beef and bring to a boil. Stir the  chicken bouillon and cumin into the mixture, reduce heat to medium.  Cover the skillet and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes.

Roast jalapeños over flame.

Add rinsed beans and bacon and heat over medium heat until hot.

Garnish with chopped onions, cilantro, roasted jalapeño, lime wedge and  tortilla.