Picadillo de papaya verde.Práctica y deliciosa receta.

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.

Boil some water in a pot.

Peel the green papaya and let it sit overnight to release its milk.

Remove the seeds from the papaya.

Cut the papaya into julienne strips or use a food processor for larger quantities.

Once the water is boiling, add the papaya and cover it, cooking for about 10 minutes until tender but still crunchy.

After 10 minutes, drain the papaya in a colander.

In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil.

Add chopped onion to the oil and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the mixture.

Add the cooked papaya to the sautéed vegetables.

Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin, mixing well.

If you prefer a juicier dish, add a bit of the water used to cook the papaya.

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