Stuffed Chayote Aka Mirliton, Choko or Vegetable Pear

Name: Stuffed Chayote Aka Mirliton, Choko or Vegetable Pear
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs chayotes, uniform size; 1 lb ground round; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup rice, uncooked; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 1/2 cups tomatoes, cooked (canned is fine); olive oil

Submitted by Molly53

"This vegetable originates from Mexico and is now known all across the globe. From the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947."

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Ready In:: 1hr 50mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 lbs chayotes, uniform size
1 lb ground round
1 onion, peeled and chopped
¹⁄₄ cup rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper, to taste
2 ¹⁄₂ cups tomatoes, cooked (canned is fine)
olive oil

directions

Wash chayotes, cut and half and scoop out, using a spoon or potato ball cutter; reserve pulp.
Mix next five ingredients together and fill cavities loosely.
Saute pulp in olive oil until golden and add tomatoes.
Place stuffed chayotes ina greased pan, pour sauteed mixture over them and enough hot water to cover.
Simmer, covered, for 90 minutes or bake in a slow oven (325F).
Serve hot with sauce.