Chayotes Stuffed With Beef Or Pork Recipe

Name: Chayotes Stuffed With Beef Or Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chayotes, cut in two lengthwise; 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef or 1/2 lb pork; 2 ounces ham, lean, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon capers; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon vinegar; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

3 chayotes, cut in two lengthwise
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef or 1/2 lb pork
2 ounces ham, lean, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter

1
Wash chayotes & bring to a boil in salted water. Reduce heat to moderate, cover & boil about 1 hour, or until fork tender.
2
In a heavy pot, heat oil. Add next 4 ingredients & stir constantly over high heat until meat losses it's red color.
3
Reduce heat to moderate. Add next group of ingredients, mix, cover & cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Drain chayotes, remove cores & fibrous part under core. Scoop out the pulp, being careful not to break the shells. Place shells on an aluminum cookie sheet. Mash the pulp immediately & add to pot. Mix & cook at low heat for 15 minutes.
5
Fill chayote shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with crumbs & dot with butter. Bake in preheated 375 deg oven until crumbs are golden brown.
6
(Note: To me chayote squash taste a bit like apples, after it's cooked.).

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chayotes, cut in two lengthwise, 2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chayotes Stuffed With Beef Or Pork 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.

Chayotes Stuffed With Beef Or Pork

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