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Mexican · Soup

Mexican Beef Broth

The kind of Mexican plate you make on repeat. tomatillo and jalapeno, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.3 from 3,633 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Mexican Beef Broth
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomatillo and jalapeno elements, and pat the beef dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the beef. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the lime and the rest of the tomatillo and jalapeno flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped epazote and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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