Mirliton Stew Recipe

Name: Mirliton Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; 4 large mirlitons (chayotes), seeded and chopped*; 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (18-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (6.6-ounce) package polenta; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 pound Italian sausage
4 large mirlitons (chayotes), seeded and chopped*
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (18-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (6.6-ounce) package polenta
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

1
Remove casings from sausage, and discard. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain well, reserving 1 teaspoon sausage drippings in skillet.
2
Saute chopped mirliton and next 4 ingredients in hot drippings in skillet 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in sausage, spaghetti sauce, and tomato sauce; cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until mirliton is tender. Keep warm.
3
Bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; gradually stir in polenta. Reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Stir in milk and half of Parmesan cheese; cook 3 minutes. Pour polenta onto a serving plate; spoon sausage mixture evenly over polenta, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
4
* 4 large yellow squash or zucchini may be substituted.

212

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Italian sausage, 4 large mirlitons (chayotes), seeded and chopped*, 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mirliton Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Mirliton Stew

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