Picadillo de Chayote

Ingredients for Picadillo de Chayote

• 400 grams minced beef
• 4 chayote, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 medium red tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

How to cook Picadillo de Chayote

1. 1.Sauté onion, garlic, and tomatoes in olive oil over medium heat until the tomatoes soften.
2. 2.Add minced beef and cook, breaking it apart, until light brown.
3. 3.Add chayote and cook for 3 minutes.
4. 4.Stir in corn, sugar, basil, and oregano; bring to a boil, then simmer 10–15 minutes until chayote is tender.
5. 5.Season with salt and black pepper, then serve warm.