Picadillo de papaya verde o lechosa con carne molida - receta rica y muy facil - ideas de almuerzo

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

Peel and dice the green papaya into small cubes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper and carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced tomato, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add the diced green papaya and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the papaya is tender.

Add peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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