Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices)
Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices) features tender bites of flank steak cooked in a tangy tomatillo and serrano broth, layered with smoky bacon and hearty pinto beans. The result is bright, rich, and comforting with a fresh cilantro finish and a squeeze of lime. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a weekend family meal when you want bold Mexican flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- 2
Combine the water, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and let cool. Transfer the contents to a blender; blend until smooth and set aside.
- 4
Alternatively, you can skip the simmering and blend raw tomatillos, peppers, and garlic with the water and a few pieces of browned flank steak, if you prefer.
- 5
Set a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the flank steak in the hot skillet until fully browned. Pour the tomatillo mixture over the beef and bring to a boil. Stir in the chicken bouillon and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the skillet and simmer until tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 6
Meanwhile, warm the pinto beans in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through; reduce the heat to low to keep warm until needed.
- 7
Stir the bacon and pinto beans into the flank steak mixture; divide the mixture among 6 bowls. Garnish each with the onion, cilantro, black pepper, and a lime wedge.
- Calories 421.61 kcal High 21%
- Protein 43.82 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 35.42 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.24 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.2 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.14 mg High 33%
- Sodium 762.85 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 11.66 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 7.26 g --
- Added Sugars 4.99 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 117.91 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.79 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 948.19 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 16.55 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.42 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, and Cubed Steak. Each serving provides about 421.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices) made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, Cubed Steak, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices)?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices) healthy?
- Carne en su Jugo (Beef Simmered in Its Own Juices) has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 421.61 calories and 43.82 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 762.85 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.2 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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