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Beef Nilaga

Beef Nilaga

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
100 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place short ribs into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil for 5 minutes; the ribs will not be fully cooked. Drain and discard cooking water.
  2. 2 Return ribs to the pot. Pour in 1 quart water, then add onions, peppercorns, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Skim any fat floating on the surface. Stir in potatoes, chayote squash, carrots, and celery. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt, then add cabbage and cook for 5 more minutes.

By lola

Baked Chayote Squash

Baked Chayote Squash

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chayote into a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until very tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Use a spoon to remove seed and membrane from chayote; discard. Scoop out as much remaining pulp as possible into a large bowl without puncturing the shell. Pat shell dry with a paper towel and place in a baking dish; set aside.
  4. 4 Squeeze out excess water from reserved pulp over the sink. Stir egg, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, and melted butter into squeezed pulp; mix well. Fill chayote shells with pulp-cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese on top, followed by bread crumbs.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese has melted, 35 to 45 minutes.

By Dom's Kitchen

Chayote Squash Side Dish

Chayote Squash Side Dish

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir squash, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in vinegar; cook and stir until squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Navy S

Gringa Caldo de Res for the Instant Pot

Gringa Caldo de Res for the Instant Pot

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add butter once the pot is hot. Add beef and season with 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon coriander. Cook until beef is browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add fresh minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour 1 cup beef broth into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cancel Saute mode.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Quick-release the remaining pressure for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Stir in potatoes, corn, carrots, chayote squash, and onion. Pour in remaining 1 cup beef broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 12 minutes. Quick-release the remaining pressure for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add remaining 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon coriander to taste.

By thedailygourmet

Chayote Soup

Chayote Soup

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve bouillon in hot water; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion soft. Add squash, 2 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and black pepper; stir continually for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in bouillon mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro; cover. Simmer about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Fill blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to purée until smooth. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.
  5. 5 Pour into bowls and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.

By modestalmond

Chicken Tinola

Chicken Tinola

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add ginger and fish sauce; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour in chicken broth and cook for 5 minutes. Add squash and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Add bok choy and spinach; cook until spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By lola

Chayote and Sausage Stew

Chayote and Sausage Stew

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the sausage in the skillet until browned; remove the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the olive oil. onion, and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the sausage to the pan along with the chayote squash and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until the squash begins to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, corn, thyme, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Cook until completely heated through, about 10 minutes more.

By Wayward

Mexican Veggies with Queso

Mexican Veggies with Queso

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
13 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and chayote. Cover, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped jicama; cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover and let cook for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

By Linda T

Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albóndigas de Pollo)

Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albóndigas de Pollo)

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 4 tomatoes, 1/2 an onion, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add blended tomato mixture; cook until mixture changes color, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, reduce heat, and simmer while you prepare meatballs.
  3. 3 Place ground chicken in a bowl. Add 3 chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, egg, rice, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until mixture is uniform. Take about 1/4 cup of mixture and form into round meatballs using wet hands. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture.
  4. 4 Bring stock mixture to a boil. Place a meatball into a ladle and submerge into boiling stock. Remove the ladle and repeat with remaining meatballs.
  5. 5 Place zucchini, chayote, and carrots into stock. Bring to a boil again. Lower heat, season with salt, and cover. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.

By gem

Puerto Rican Sancocho

Puerto Rican Sancocho

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
150 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, white pepper, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is browned and very tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Add stew meat; cook and stir until meat is browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour enough water over meat mixture to fill the pot 3/4 full. Add tomato sauce and beef bouillon.
  5. 5 Stir in the remaining ingredients, one at a time, cooking slightly after each addition in the following order: green beans, carrots, celery, chayote squash, white beans, cabbage, green banana, yellow plantain, llautias, potatoes, pumpkin, corn, and green bell pepper.
  6. 6 Cook until all the vegetables are tender and stew has formed a rich broth, 2 to 3 hours. Add more water or salt if needed.

By nydiah