Carne en su jugo | Meat cooked in its own juice | Mexican Recipes (2024)

Carne en su jugo (Meat in its juices) is a heavenly and flavorful Mexican stew in one bowl. This concentrated brothy beef is served with beans, avocado, and a wide array of toppings. Read on to get all the details on this ultra-comforting Mexican stew.

Carne en su jugo Recipe | Meat cooked in its own juice

This Carne en su Jugo recipe is from the State of Jalisco, where it is very popular and one of the most famous dishes from that State. If you haven't heard of Jalisco, you may know their main city Guadalajara. Guadalajara is the State Capital, also known as the “Pearl of the West,” and one of the largest cities in Latin America.

Jalisco is the birthplace of our world-famous Tequila, Birria, Pozole, Tortas ahogadas, tostadas tapatías, frijoles puercos, besides an endless number of salsas, just to mention a few. So, you know this Carne en su jugo will be good. Many versions of this recipe include tomatillos vs. others without tomatillos. Personally, I prefer the kind that includes tomatillos.

So here is my own adaptation of this popular dish with the option of adding tomatillos. The standard garnishes are cooked bacon, lime wedges, chopped onion, and cilantro, but the opportunity for toppings are endless.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe.

Before I share my recipe for Carne en su jugo, I will answer the questions I usually get about this homemade recipe.

What is Carne en su jugo?

Meat cooked in its own juices is finely diced meat in a concentrated, flavorful stew. This Mexican brothy soup is served with beans plus a wide array of toppings served alongside.

Where does carne en su jugo come from?

This recipe comes form the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is a popular dish among small restaurants and markets where it is believed this recipe originated.

What kind of beef to use for carne en su jugo

For this recipe, top round sirloin or any other cut of meat without fat is best. Some people prefer skirt steak or flank steak for a flavorful stew.

How to store your carne en su jugo.

Leftovers can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Just reheat on a small sauce pot over the stove until warm.

Other Kitchen Notes:

Chicken bouillon is very popular in many Mexican households; it is used to season the broth of this recipe, as well as for an endless number of stews and rice dishes.Of course, you can use homemade chicken or beef broth.

How to make Carne en su jugo

Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this dish:

• Bacon finely diced
• Top round sirloin or any other cut of meat without fat
• Soy sauce
• Lime juice
• Black pepper to season the meat
• Garlic cloves
• Spring onions
• Cilantro
• Serrano peppers
• Chicken broth
• Tomatillos
• Pinto beans drain

Garnishes :

• Bacon
• White onion
• Chopped cilantro
• Tortilla chips
• Chopped radishes
• Spring onions
• Avocado slices
• Lime wedges

Please note: For exact measurements of the carne en su jugo ingredients listed above, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

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DIRECTIONS:

To make this recipe easier, I will break the process into steps.

Marinate the meat

• Finely cut the meat into thin slices and then into small cubes.

• Place the meat in a glass bowl. Add soy sauce, lime juice, and pepper to the meat. Let the meat marinate for a few minutes while you cook the bacon. (Please check the ingredients list below)

Cooking the Meats

• Fry bacon in a medium-sized Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with a paper towel and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat (bacon grease) from the pot.

• Add the meat to the pot and cook at medium heat for about 8 minutes; during this time, the meat will release some of its juices.

Making the Tomatillo Mixture (Salsa Verde)

• While the meat is cooking, place chopped garlic, onion, cilantro, Serrano chiles, and tomatillos, if using them, into a blender with a cup of the broth and process until well blended.

• Pour this mixture into the meat, add the rest of the broth, and taste to season with salt and ground pepper. Bring to a boil for the flavor to blend, and then reduce heat to low; place lid on the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the meat is tender.

Note: This last cooking time will depend on the cut of meat you are using.

Enjoy!

What To Serve With Carne en su jugo

To serve, divide the warm beans into serving bowls afterward, add the meat to its broth. Let everyone garnish with chopped onions, cilantro, radishes, and lime juice drops.

More Authentic Mexican Recipes:

If you enjoyed this carne en su jugo recipe, take a look at some of these other authentic Mexican recipes:
Beef Tongue in Salsa Verde
Shredded beef for tacos and more…

I hope you make this Carne en su jugo! If this recipe was of any help to you, come back to let me know your experience. Please leave us a comment below and tell us all about it!

¡Buen provecho!

Mely

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