Mole Xoconostle with Wagyu Beef

Moles are so special in Mexico that they are often served without any protein at all, accompanied by Frijoles de Olla (Clay Pot Beans) and handmade tortillas. Even when served with a protein, the mole is the star of the dish. This is why I call this Mole Xoconostle with Wagyu Beef rather than the more expected Wagyu Beef with Mole Xoconostle. Xoconostle (pronounced choko-nose-leh) is a sour prickly pear cactus fruit, distinct from sweet prickly pears (or t