Nopales con Bistek (Cactus with Beef) Recipe

Name: Nopales con Bistek (Cactus with Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Stewed Beef Meat; 1 cube Beef Bouillon Cube; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole White Onion, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 Tablespoon Chile De Arbol Powder; ⅛ Tablespoons Mexican Oregano; 1 jar (30 Oz) Jar Nopales; 1 can 5oz Tomato Paste; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

Servings: persons

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Chop stewed beef into smaller peices (about 1/4).
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In a pot, place stewed beef, beef boullion cube, bay leaf, and enough water to cover the meat.
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Boil meat until tender about 1-1/2 hours.
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Add water as needed, you want water covering meat at all times.
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Saute galic and onion in oil.
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After meat is tender, add onion, garlic, chile powder, oregano, nopales (make sure nopales are drained and rinsed) and tomato paste to meat and water.
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Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup warm water, slowly add into meat mixture while stirring.
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Let simmer about 30 minutes, sauce should thicken.
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Serve with rice and tortillas or tostados.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Stewed Beef Meat, 1 cube Beef Bouillon Cube, 1 whole Bay Leaf, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Nopales con Bistek (Cactus with Beef) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nopales con Bistek (Cactus with Beef)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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