Stuffed Chayote Aka Mirliton, Choko Or Vegetable Pear

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 wash chayotes, cut and half and scoop out, using a spoon or potato ball cutter; reserve pulp.
• 2 mix next five ingredients together and fill cavities loosely.
• 3 saute pulp in olive oil until golden and add tomatoes.
• 4 place stuffed chayotes ina greased pan, pour sauteed mixture over them and enough hot water to cover.
• 5 simmer, covered, for 90 minutes or bake in a slow oven (325f).
• 6 serve hot with sauce.