Stuffed Chayotes (Chayotes Rellenos)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 13

Stuffed Chayotes (Chayotes Rellenos) recipe for a flavorful Mexican dish

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

362

Sugar

Fat

22g

Stuffed Chayotes (Chayotes Rellenos) is a classic Mexican dish, and it's easy to see why it's so popular. The dish features tender baked chayote, filled with a savory mixture of ground beef and sofrito sauce. The melted cheese on top provides a delicious contrast to the heat from the adobo seasoning. While the preparation can be time-consuming, the end result is well worth the effort. The chayote is a low-calorie ingredient, so this dish is a healthier alternative to other Mexican meals.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Cut the chayotes in half and remove the seed. Boil them in salted water until they are tender.
3.	In a separate pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the sofrito sauce, tomato sauce, and adobo seasoning. Stir well.
4.	Once the chayotes are tender, remove them from the water and place them on a baking sheet.
5.	Fill each chayote half with the beef mixture, then top with a slice of cheese.
6.	Drizzle olive oil over the top of the cheese.
7.	Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is rich and savory, making it a great comfort food option.

The chayote is a low-calorie vegetable, making this dish a healthier alternative to other Mexican meals.

CONS

The preparation of this dish can be time-consuming.

If you’re not a fan of ground beef, you can substitute it with another protein source, but this may alter the taste of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chayotes are low in calories and high in fiber, making them great for digestion.
They are also a rich source of vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
Ground beef is a good source of protein and iron.

	6 chayotes , cut in halves
	1 lb ground beef
	3 tablespoons sofrito sauce
	1/2 cup tomato sauce
	12 slices American cheese or 12 slices cheddar cheese
	adobo seasoning
	1 tablespoon olive oil