Chile Colorado with Cactus (Nopales)

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a milder flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and can be less expensive than pork.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

Put 3 pounds of pork shoulder in a pot and add 1.5 cups of water.

Add about 1 tablespoon of salt to the pot and mix.

Cook the pork on high heat while preparing the cactus.

Cut the cactus by removing the sides and scraping off the thorns with a spoon.

Chop the cactus into strips and then into cubes.

Place chopped cactus in a pot with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil on high heat and cook.

Add the cooked cactus to the pot with the pork.

In a blender, combine 1 can of tomatoes, 2-3 cloves of garlic, 4 tablespoons of Heathclean's enchilada mix, and 1/4 medium onion.

Blend until thick, adding about 1 cup of water to reach the right consistency.

Add the enchilada sauce to the pork and cactus mixture.

Stir everything together and let it simmer on medium heat for 20-30 minutes.

Check the mixture every 5-10 minutes to ensure it is cooking properly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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