MEXICAN MEAL PREP: BISTEAK Y NOPALES 🌵

1. Add 24 ounces (1.5 LB) nopales, 1/4 white onion, 3 garlic cloves, tomatillo peels, and 1 tbsp salt to a pan. 
2. Cook for 10-13 minutes, stirring often. The nopales will release “baba” (slime) as they cook. Turn off the heat when they have changed to a dark green color. 
3. Remove the onion, garlic, and peels. Rinse the nopales under cold water until there is no “baba.” 
4. Roast 5 tomatoes, 3 garlic cloves, and 1/4 onion using your preferred method. (Air fry at 360* F for 10 mins)
5. While they roast, slice the beef. 
6. Add the roasted vegetables to a blender with 2-3 chipotle peppers (spicy), 1/2 c beef broth, and seasonings to taste. Blend well. 
7. Grease a pan and brown the sliced beef for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 
8. Add in the salsa and bring the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. 
9. Add in the nopales and cilantro. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked through. 
10. Divide into 4 equal servings (around 1.6-1.75 c beef) and serve with side(s) of choice.