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Remove the cut up nopales from the bag, and chop a bit more. Place the nopales, half an onion and a clove of garlic in a small pot of boiling water. Add a little salt to the water.
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Nopales drained
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Allow it to boil for about 10 minutes, before removing the water. I use a plate over the top of the pot to avoid spilling the nopales and to allow the gooey substance commonly known as babas to drain.
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Carne (beef) cooked in the crock pot for four hours with a little salt and pepper.
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I typically roast the beef in the crockpot, and cut up or shred for the tacos, but it can be cut into small pieces and fried in a pan.
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Add half a tomato, chop the onion and garlic from the boiled nopal and add the cilantro to the pan. Finally, add the cut up pieces of meat.
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I threw together this simple salsa to add spice to the tacos.
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My favorite corn tortilla brand makes an amazing difference in the overall taste and presentation.
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I can typically find nopales in the veggie aisle.
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The final product. O sole mio truly enjoyed it.