Vean que fácil hacer un rico picadillo de Chayote o Papa del aire

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Peel and dice the chayote into small cubes.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Incorporate diced bell pepper and tomato, stirring to combine.

Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

Add diced chayote and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in a splash of water and cover the skillet; cook until chayote is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in peas and diced carrots, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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