Carne en su Jugo (Estilo Jalisco) #ThrowbackThursday

Popular throughout the state of Jalisco, Carne en su jugo is a traditional Mexican soup made with thin-cut slices of steak, bacon, potatoes, and Hungarian wax peppers in a clear, but flavorful broth. It may seem like a very simple soup, but once you add all of the garnishes, this soup is transformed into a bowl of warm comfort. Like a big bear hug in a bowl.

There is no wrong way to make Carne en su Jugo. Some cooks might prefer to cook the soup with the Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde and Frijoles de la Olla (cooked beans) already mixed in, but I prefer to make this soup the traditional way and serve the salsa and beans on the side along with the other garnishes.

Carne en su jugo recipe - lacocinadeleslie.com

Carne en su Jugo will forever me a soup that is near and dear to my heart. It was the first meal I ate when we arrived in Small Town, Mexico oh-so-many years ago. (It'll be 17 years next month.) After a day of traveling to a new country with two small children, I was nervous, anxious, tired and very hungry. Almost as soon as we walked into my in-laws' home, my sister-in-law Susi escorted us to the kitchen where she served us all a big bowl of soup.

It was at that very moment that I realized that it wasn't a dream and that we had actually moved to Mexico. A million thoughts and doubts raced through my mind as Susi topped our bowls with bits of chopped onion, serrano chiles, and cilantro. I had no idea what I was about to eat, but eating seemed like the perfect distraction to keep me from thinking about what we had just done.

As the first sip of this soul-warming soup made it's way down my throat, I felt comforted by the familiar flavors of the beef, bacon, salsa verde, beans, and cilantro. I knew at that moment that everything would be okay and that even though I was miles away from "home", Mexico wasn't all that foreign to me. Mexico had always been a part of my life: its culture, its traditions, and its amazing food.    


Carne en Su Jugo may have been new to me that fateful day almost 17 years ago, but now it's an old friend. And I will always remember and be thankful for the comfort it provided when I needed it most.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Carne en Su Jugo - Estilo Jalisco

prep time: 10 MINScook time: 45 MINStotal time: 55 mins
Popular in the state of Jalisco, carne en su jugo is a traditional Mexican soup made with thin-cut steak, bacon, potatoes, and Hungarian wax peppers in a clear, but flavorful broth.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 oz. bacon, roughly chopped
  • 2 Hungarian wax peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 lbs. thin-cut round steak, roughly chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
Garnishes:

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Fry bacon in vegetable oil over high heat in a Dutch oven or a 4 to 6-quart pot until golden and crisp. Add the Hungarian wax peppers and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the chiles start to soften. Stir in the thin-cut steak; let cook for 5 to 7 minutes until meat is no longer pink. Season with salt. Immediately cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 5 minutes until the meat releases it's juices.
  2. Stir in the potatoes, water, and cilantro. Cover, turn heat back up to high and let soup come to a boil; season with more salt, if necessary. Reduce heat to low; let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  3. To serve, ladle carne en su jugo into bowls. Garnish with chopped onion, cilantro, and serrano chiles. Stir in desired amount of salsa verde and cooked beans. Top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired. Serve with plenty of warm corn tortillas. Enjoy!
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*This recipe was originally posted in May 2009, but I felt it deserved to be re-posted for this special occasion. 


Garibaldi Refried Beans (with Corn & Bacon)

Garibaldi-Style Refried Beans is a delicious Mexican bean dish flavored with bacon, golden corn kernels, and spicy serrano chiles.

Garibaldi Refried Beans (with Corn & Bacon) - lacocinadeleslie.com

Garibaldi is the name of a popular restaurant in Guadalajara famous for its Carne en su Jugo (and its Guinness World Record for the fastest service ever). But that's not all Karne Garibaldi is famous for. They also serve this insanely delicious appetizer made with thick refried beans and golden corn kernels with a never-ending pile of homemade totopos (tortilla chips). And best of all, they offer unlimited refills on this irresistible bean dip.

Frijoles Refritos estilo Garibaldi (con maíz y tocino) - lacocinadeleslie.com

Just because I don't get to visit Guadalajara often doesn't mean that I can't enjoy this irresistible bean dish at home. And best of all, I get to put my own little spin on this famous appetizer. Traditionally, the refried beans are fried in a lot of manteca de cerdo (pork lard) which gives them a distinct flavor, but frying them up in a little bacon grease with pieces of crispy bacon adds even more flavor, if you ask me. And because I can't live without a little spice, I also fry up a finely chopped serrano chile with the bacon. If you're tired of making the same refried bean dish, you HAVE to try Garibaldi-Style Refried Beans. One bite and you'll be hooked!

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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Garibaldi Refried Beans

prep time: 10 MINScook time: 30 MINStotal time: 40 mins
Garibaldi-Style Refried Beans is a delicious refried bean dish flavored with bacon, golden corn kernels, and spicy serrano chiles.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 serrano chiles, finely chopped
  • 1 (6 oz.) can golden corn kernels, drain
  • 4 cups cooked peruano or pinto beans
  • 1/2 cup bean broth
  • Salsa Macha (optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, but not crisp. Add the onion, serrano chiles, and corn kernels; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir in the beans and bean broth. Let simmer until beans come to a boil; reduce heat to low. Mash the beans using a potato masher; season with salt to taste. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans have thickened slightly. Remove from heat. Serve wtih totopos (tortilla chips) or warm tortillas. For a spicy kick, top with a little Salsa Macha. Enjoy!
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Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde

This spicy homemade tomatillo salsa made with fiery serrano chiles is perfect for all your salsa needs. From taco Tuesdays and tostadas to soups, enchiladas, and everything in between.

Serrano Chile Salsa Verde recipe - lacocinadeleslie.com

This vibrant and spicy salsa verde--made with fresh tomatillos, serrano chiles, onion, garlic, and cilantro--was one of the first salsas I learned to make as a newlywed. And it is one of my favorite salsas that I always have in my fridge. Seriously, if you were to take a peek inside my fridge you would see that I have at least 5 different brands of bottled hot sauce, as well as an assortment of homemade salsas including my Salsa Macha (oil-based salsa made with chile de árbol and garlic), Chile de Molcajete (roasted tomatillo & árbol chile salsa), Mild Salsa Verde, Mild Tomato Salsa, and this Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde. (Just to name a few.)

how to make salsa verde with serrano chiles - lacocinadeleslie.com

This hard-to-resist salsa can be served with just about anything. I love to serve it over quesadillas, tacos, and tostadas. You can stir it into soups or your favorite guisados like Nopales en Salsa Verde. Use it to make Salsa Verde Chilaquiles or Enchiladas. Or serve this deliciousness on it's own with a basket of homemade totopos (tortilla chips) and/or pork rinds. The possibilities are endless! Once you try this traditional Mexican salsa verde, you'll find yourself wanting to put it on absolutely everything.

Yield: 3 to 4 cups

Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde

prep time: 5 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 25 mins
This spicy homemade tomatillo salsa made with fiery serrano chiles is perfect for all your salsa needs. From taco Tuesdays and tostadas to soups, enchiladas, and everything in between.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 2 lbs. tomatillos, husks removed
  • 6 serrano chiles
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro (about 1 cup)

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Bring tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, onion, and water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until tomatillos are cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Puree the cooked tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, and onion with 1 cup of the cooking water and the fresh cilantro in a blender until smooth. Pour salsa verde into a large bowl; season with salt to taste. Enjoy!
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Spicy Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken Tostadas

These crunchy Mexican tostadas topped with refried beans, queso fresco, and shredded chicken in a spicy homemade salsa verde topped with lettuce, pickled onions, and sliced radishes make for a simple and delicious dinner any night of the week.


Spicy Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas recipe - lacocinadeleslie.com

This week our town is celebrating las fiestas patronales in honor of St. Michael's feast day (September 29th). It's one of the busiest and most important celebrations of the year for our small town. Because I don't want to miss out on the day to day festivities of las entradas, I am relying on the quickest and easiest recipes in my repetoire to feed my family, so we can avoid ordering out which can be rather costly for a family of six. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I post daily "cook with me" videos in my Insta-stories showing the step-by-step process of the meals I prepare for my family. Today, I made these simple and delicious Spicy Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken Tostadas.


Easy shredded chicken tostada recipe with salsa verde - lacocinadeleslie.com

These Spicy Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas are so easy to make! In the time that it takes the chicken breast to cook, you have more than enough time to prepare the rest of you ingredients, including making the Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde from scratch. (Recipe will be posted tomorrow.) And if you really want to save time in the kitchen, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken in place of cooking the chicken on the stovetop. See what I mean? Súper fácil! (Super easy!)

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas

These crunchy Mexican tostadas topped with refried beans, queso fresco, and shredded chicken in a spicy homemade salsa verde topped with lettuce, pickled onions, and sliced radishes make for a simple and delicious dinner any night of the week.

INGREDIENTS:

For the shredded chicken filling:
  • 2 lbs. bone-in skin-on chicken breasts
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 to 8 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 cup Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde
For the tostadas:
  • Tostada shells
  • 3 cups Refried Beans
  • 1-1/2 cups crumbled queso fresco
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Cebollas Encurtidas (pickled red onions)
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde 
  • 1 cup queso cotija

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. In a 4 to 6-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, bring the chicken, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a boil with 8 to 10 cups of water over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 45 to 60 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
  2. Remove skin and bones from cooked chicken. Shred or roughly chop the chicken.
  3. Cook the refried beans in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the diced onion for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Stir in the shredded or roughly chopped chicken and the salsa verde. Let simmer until heated through.
  5. To assemble the tostadas, spread 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with 2 tablespoons of crumbled queso fresco and 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the salsa verde shredded chicken. Garnish with shredded lettuce, pickled red onions, sliced radish, Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa, and queso cotija. Enjoy!
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Chiles Toreados

These spicy serrano chiles sauteed with onion, garlic, lime juice, and jugo Maggi are perfect for spicing up your next taquiza (taco party) or cookout with family and friends.

Chiles Toreados - lacocinadeleslie.com

Chiles toreados is a spicy and delicious garnish for tacos, fajitas, and/or grilled meats made with fresh serrano chiles. Every evening, our friendly neighborhood taquero (who also happens to be my hubby's uncle) fires up his plancha (griddle) and immediately begins to saute sliced onions and serrano chiles in a little manteca (lard). The tantalizing aroma permeates throughout the neighborhood, letting everyone know that the taquería (taco stand) is open for business.

Sauteed Serrano Chiles Toreados - lacocinadeleslie.com

Traditionally chiles toreados are made with serrano chiles, but you can also make them with chiles güeros or jalapeños. And if you are unable to find Jugo Maggi Seasoning Sauce, soy sauce is a perfectly acceptable substitute.


Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Chiles Torreados

These spicy serrano chiles sauteed with onion, garlic, lime juice, and jugo Maggi are perfect for spicing up your next taquiza (taco party) or cookout with family and friends.
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 10 MINStotal time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 serrano chiles
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons jugo Maggi Seasoning Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS


  1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the serrano chiles and sliced onion, stirring occasionally, for about 6 to 8 minutes until the chiles are slightly charred.
  2. Stir in the garlic, lime juice, and jugo Maggi. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Let simmer until all of the liquid has evaporated and the chiles have softened slightly. Remove from heat. Serve with your favorite tacos, fajitas, or carne asada. Enjoy!
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