Meat, Pinto Bean and Bacon Stew

Name: Meat, Pinto Bean and Bacon Stew
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos (husked and rinsed); 1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles (stemmed); 1 cup cilantro leaves and upper part of stems; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1 pound thick bacon slices (chopped); 2 pounds sirloin steak (thinly sliced and cut into small bite size pieces); 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 to 3 cups chicken or beef broth; 5 to 6 cups Frijoles de Olla (or beans from the pot (cooked pinto beans)); Finely chopped white onion; Finely chopped cilantro; Quartered limes; Warm corn tortillas (optional); Fresh chunky guacamole (optional)

Carne en su Jugo

Recipe Yield

4 to 6 servings

Cooking time

40 minutes

Rate this recipe

4.72 from 7 votes

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos husked and rinsed
1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles stemmed
1 cup cilantro leaves and upper part of stems
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1 pound thick bacon slices chopped
2 pounds sirloin steak thinly sliced and cut into small bite size pieces
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 to 3 cups chicken or beef broth
5 to 6 cups Frijoles de Olla or beans from the pot (cooked pinto beans)

To serve:

Finely chopped white onion
Finely chopped cilantro
Quartered limes
Warm corn tortillas optional
Fresh chunky guacamole optional

To Prepare

Place tomatillos and serrano chiles in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until completely cooked through and soft. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatillos and chiles to the jar of a blender along with the cilantro and a teaspoon of salt. Puree until completely smooth and set aside.
In a large casserole or Dutch oven, fry the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add the streak to bacon fat and cook until it starts to render all its juices. Once it does, add the onion and the broth. Continue cooking for about 15 minutes.
Incorporate the tomatillo puree and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, until meat is completely tender and broth has seasoned.
Serve the carne en su jugo in bowls along with a ladle of cooked pinto beans, and top with the crisp bacon. Place chopped white onion, cilantro, and lime wedges on the table for everyone to add as they please. You can serve with warm corn tortillas and a side of fresh guacamole.

Comments

96comments inMeat, Pinto Bean and Bacon Stew

Toni

Mar 31

Wow! When I watched Pati make this stew I knew I had to make it. It was so delicious and flavorful. I plan to make it again for our next family gathering.

Thank you Pati

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 10
  
  Yay, thanks so much Toni, I hope everyone likes it!
  
bijan

Mar 05

Isn’t this just chili con carne without the chili?

Anyway, I’ve been watching the show for years and years, but usually get inspiration for my own thing. This is the first full on Pati recipe I have tried [I had to wait until my wife was traveling or she would have been jealous]. This recipe is so much more than the sum of it’s parts. I forgot to get cilantro [which was regrettable] while I was at the store and I only had 3 slices of bacon [which seemed like the right amount in the end], but the dish is still awesome… especially for how simple it is.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 13
  
  Haha, I guess it is another way to look at it. So glad you liked it 🙂
  
J Otto

Oct 22

Loved this dish. An immediate favorite. Can’t wait to have it again.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 29
  
  Glad you did! One of my favorites from Jalisco 😉
  
Luli Sandford

Sep 19

Gracias por compartir tus riquizimas recetas siempre te seguimos. Saludos Luli

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 26
  
  Mil gracias Luli, un abrazo!
  
  1. Melissa Ramirez
    
    Apr 09
    
    Thank u so much for this recipe!! My boyfriend said it taste just like the one he likes from this restaurant in our area! I wanted to make him something I knew he enjoyed and he very much loved this. Came out GREAT for my first time making it! I look forward to trying out more of your recipes. I will definitely recommend this to everyone I know.
    
    1. Pati Jinich
      
      Apr 10
      
      Thanks so much Melissa!
      
Edith Saucedo

Aug 08

Delicioso!! Gracias, Pati. My Mama is from Michoacán and makes a similar dish but the addition of the beans to the meat make a huge difference. I was already making this when a rerun of your show came on so I was able to show my husband what we were making for dinner.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Aug 09
  
  Thanks so much Edith! So glad you and your hubby enjoyed this dish, abrazos!
  
Jane Mclaurin

Jul 27

you’re an inspiration Pati! I just love how you tie your roots back into your own kitchen. And I am a big believer in making my own beans – they really are so so easy – red, white, pinto, black – even chickpeas to make homemade hummus. I am definitely going to cook this soup/chili but I am thinking of using pork in place of beef – or perhaps a combination of both.
btw – can you remind me the name of the train ride you took in Mexico – the one with the kitchen and chef on board. I am going to plan a trip to Mexico and want to include this wonderful ride – and any other suggestions on cities and/or towns to visit would be welcome

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 11
  
  Hey Jane, so glad you like this recipe, I guess combining beef and pork would be yum! The train is called El Chepe, I hope you really have the chance to ride it, the experience is unique, good luck!
  
Andrew Grier

Jul 10

Each episode I stumble upon of
your Work and Passion inspires me.
Congratulations on your Success
in Work and Family. Your Energy and
Passion are admirable to your Family,
your Culture, to You !!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 21
  
  Thanks so much for the kind words Andrew 🙂
  
Patricia McDougall

Jul 02

Patti, thank you for this new recipe. I watched the TV episode and realized I had all the ingredients except the green chile. Then remembered that my Hatch chile order was due for delivery today. I just got it so I’m all set to try this. I told the Hatch chile people that I intended to make this recipe with their chiles and that the Jalisco stew was just taught to me by you. They should already know about you, but you never know.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 20
  
  Awesome Patricia, I love Hatch chiles!
  
Vanessa Rodriguez

Jun 30

Pati! You are amazing! Me salió riquísimo! Thank you for an amazing recipe!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 18
  
  Que alegria que te gusto Vanessa, yay!
  
Maria

May 07

Made this for my family. It was delicious!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 13
  
  Glad you guys liked this recipe Maria 😉
  
Blair

May 03

Love this recipe .. I used Chuck .. marry me !!! Lol 😉

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 17
  
  🙂
  
Linda Gutierrez

May 01

Looks AMAZING

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 15
  
  Gracias!
  
Maria

Apr 30

I just saw this episode, I will definitely be trying this. Thank you.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 10
  
  So happy to hear Maria, enjoy!
  
Laura

Mar 06

Thank you Pati! I had to try your recipe. The best recipe , it was a hit on this cool California day! ❤️ I will be making it again. Muchas gracias !

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 08
  
  Gracias a ti Laura, so happy you enjoyed it!
  
Love the Carne en su Hugo!

Mar 02

Pati! I saw this soup on one of your demos on Facebook and had to try it. I made it the next day and oh it was truly one of the best soups I have ever made or tasted and so easy to make such a flavorful meal. I recently doubled the recipe and made it for a church gathering…. I took home an empty pot. It was loved and enjoyed with people grabbing seconds and thirds by even some. I am Gluten Free so this recipe needed no alternating. Thank you for sharing your precious recipes! What a treasure, I now have two of your cookbooks. My husband and I used to go to Ensenada Mexico frequently and we felt like it was our home away from home. I love learning how to make the food! I cannot wait to make more recipes from your book.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 02
  
  Thanks so very much for this kind review, love to know that you and your friends enjoyed this Carne, gracias!
  
Theresa Alier

Feb 27

I had to make this recipe after seeing Patti’s demo and she is correct! It is so rich with flavor!! It is so flavorful and doesn’t really take long to prepare. I make my own guacamole as well as my own chicken bone broth and loved how easy it was to make. This is now our favorite and I am making it for a church group to share! My husband and I have spent a lot of time in Mexico and this recipe I will truly treasure.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 28
  
  Thanks so much Theresa, hope everyone at your Church enjoys this recipe as much as you did, un abrazo!
  
Laura

Feb 24

I love Carne en su jugo !!! My grandma would add a can of pineapple to the tomatillo sauce it’s so delicious 😋 !

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 25
  
  Sounds like a great idea Laura, thanks for sharing!
  
Katherine Wichmann Zacharias

Feb 05

Yum, can’t wait to try

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 08
  
  Hope you liked it Katherine!
  
Cecilia

Feb 02

I am making this today for dinner, I have my beans cooking right now. You make everything you make so good.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 07
  
  I hope you enjoyed this recipe Cecilia, it is really a favorite of mine 😉
  
Anonymous

Jan 24

OMG I cant wait to make this dish!! soo yummy ERES LA MEJOR !! GRACIAS!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 07
  
  Gracias a ti! Ojala que te guste 😉
  
Janelle Manuel

Jan 23

I just bought all of the ingredients for this and I’m making this tonight!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 07
  
  Yay! Let me know how did you like it Janelle 🙂
  
Olga

Jan 22

I’m trying this tomorrow,buying all ingredients.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 23
  
  Enjoy it!
  
Adrian Bazua

Jan 22

Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 23
  
  Let me know how it comes out Adrian 🙂
  
Tony Gomez

Jan 16

Gracias Pati. My family and I loved it. The only change I made was I added some comino, oregano and chicken base instead of salt. What a tasty dish!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 07
  
  So glad you and the family enjoyed it Tony, yay!
  
Kevin Steely

Jan 08

My wife and I made the Carne en su Judo dish tonight and it was amazing! Thank you Pati from Houston!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 04
  
  My pleasure Kevin! So glad you guys liked it.
  
Michael Hornsby

Dec 22

Yum. Going on my what’s next list. 🤤😋

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 26
  
  Hope you’ll like it!
  
Sharon Tomc

Dec 22

All of these recipes are great…I
made turkey enchiladas after Thanksiving…I added cream if mushroom soup plus mushrooms with cheese,Adobo sause slivers of green onions and sour cream…..Delicious……I can not wait to try all of them….Love for Christmas and New Year…..Sharon

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 26
  
  Thanks for the best wishes Sharon, same to you!
  
Linda

Nov 20

Hi Pati,
I was excited to see you make this stew. I have been making this for my family for years. I like to make potato and chorizo taquitos or rolled tacos to dip into the soup or stew. So yummy. I really love your cooking and watching your show. This recipe is good to cook in the wintertime it’s like a warm hug.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 28
  
  Great idea with the taquitos Linda, yummy!
  
  1. Olivia Saldana
    
    Jan 23
    
    Delicioso!!! 😋 me encanta todo lo que cocina, la cocina Mexicana todo un arte y usted lo hace fàcil para nosotros. ♥️
    
    1. Pati Jinich
      
      Jan 23
      
      Que linda Olivia, mil gracias! Te mando un abrazo 😉
      
Gary.

Nov 18

Your show is incredible. I can’t wait to see new ones so I can make new food items. You make things so simple and although I have a basic knowledge of Mexican cooking you have passed on so many good ideas and techniques that I make at least 3 of your recipes every week.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 28
  
  Wow, thanks so much Gary, you are incredible 🙂
  
Marlene

Nov 01

My son, husband and I watch F1 racing all year, and I serve foods from each of the countrys in which they race. I have been looking forward to Brazil which is in a few weeks (Faijoada on the menu!) but I am so psyched to prepare your Carne en su Jugo for my family for this week’s race in Mexico City!! And you know that the Masa Harina shortcakes will be served after the checkered flag flies!!
Many blessings to you and your lovely family, Pati. ❤️

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 02
  
  Such a great idea Marlene! I hope all enjoyed this recipe, un abrazo!
  
Cj Southerland

Nov 01

My husbands one of those who dislikes cilantro. I heard you an use parsley in place of but not sure the taste would translate. Is there another option? Love your recipes and show.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 02
  
  Leave the cilantro out if he does not care for it, and enjoy it!
  
Anonymous

Oct 29

i just love you i think you’re so sweet your children are wonderful your husband and you papa and siblings your recipes are good for me to understand being that Im Hispanic and i don’t know to much about cooking for being Hispanic lol

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 29
  
  Thanks so much 🙂
  
Elizabeth

Oct 25

Ever since I viewed it on PBS I wanted to try this recipe. I had apprehension of using tomatillos in a soup but decided to follow the recipe just the way Patty has given.
This is a delicious soup especially on a cold fall day. To reduce the tartness I added a pinch of sugar.
I severed the soup with plain rice and it turned out to be a hit with the family.
Thank you for sharing the recipe!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 29
  
  So glad you gave this Carne a chance Elizabeth, it is one of my favorite recipes from the new season 😉
  
Terry B.

Oct 23

Pati
Thank you so much for making the recipe available. I have enjoyed this as my favorite dish at the local “Taco Giro” restaurant in Tucson, AZ. Now I can make it at home!
P.S. you might want to stop by one of their locations and try it next time you are in Tucson.
Best,

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 04
  
  Thanks for the recommendation Terry and so glad you liked this recipe 🙂
  
Donald G Dry

Oct 23

Very delicious, thank you for all your cooking shows on PBS

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 29
  
  Thanks so much for tuning in Donald, gracias!
  
Stephanie Walls

Oct 22

Made the Carne en su Jugo last night and it turned out fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing on your television series. Our love for Mexican Food was certainly heightened.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 04
  
  Yay! Gracias Stephanie, so glad you liked it!
  
Scott G.

Oct 19

I watched an episode of Patti’s Mexican table last week where she made this recipe, inspired, I decided to make it this past Sunday afternoon along with the Frijoles de Olla from scratch, this will definitely become a new favorite comfort food. The home made tomatillo sauce was easy and really delicious. As Patti described in the show, there is a depth to the flavors – this is really good.
Thank you !

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 25
  
  So glad you liked it Scott, un abrazo!
  
Jorge

Oct 18

great recipe but i added Mexican Oregano and cumin which really kicked it up a few notches.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 25
  
  Great additions Jorge, good job!
  
Raylene and Ron Salazar

Oct 17

After watching you make this a couple days ago we knew we had to make it! So easy and delicious! We will make it again for sure! Thank you, we love your program 💕

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 25
  
  So glad you guys enjoy the Carne, Happy Holidays Raylene and Ron 🙂
  
Anabel

Oct 17

I made this last night. It came out so delicious! And it was easy to prepare too. It will definitely be a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing, Pati.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 08
  
  So glad you liked this recipe Anabel! Is one of my new favorites after I visited Jalisco to film the new season 🙂
  
Anonymous

Oct 10

It came out full of flavor (delicious ) thank you for this recipe Pati

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 12
  
  My pleasure! Happy to know you liked it 😉
  
Juanita Burke

Oct 10

I love printing your recipes, but it would be nice to have the image of the recipe I’m doing.
I’m a vision person I need to see it to know what I’m cooking. lol
Thank you for reading

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 12
  
  Thanks so much for the suggestion Juanita, passing it on to my team, gracias!
  
  1. Blanca
    
    Nov 17
    
    I prepared this meal for my friend’s birthday dinner. It was a hit! I was born in Guadalajara and proudly shared that this recipe is from Jalisco. Thank you Pati for giving me the motivation to cook.
    
    1. Pati Jinich
      
      Dec 28
      
      So happy your friend got the special treatment, gracias a ti Blanca!
      
Sally Kuhn

Oct 10

I love this dish. I wanted always to have the recipe,and now I will make it ASAP, I just need te some ingredients I am missing.

Thank you

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 12
  
  Enjoy it Sally, let me know how you like it 🙂
  
JoS

Oct 09

I watched you make this today on tv.
So happy to have the recipe now. I
will be making this soon.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 12
  
  Yay!!! Enjoy it!
  
Robert Casino r.casino@sbcglobal.net

Oct 09

OMG I can’t wait to make this as it looked amazing!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 12
  
  I hope you will like it Roberto 😉

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