Picadillo de Papaya Verde - Minced Green Papaya

• Cooking Time: 45 min
• Yield: 12 servings
• Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

• Green papayas, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

• 1/2 cup onions, chopped

• 1 lb potatoes

• 1 lb lean beef

• 8 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 4 teaspoon oil

• 1 teaspoon annatto

• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Heat lean beef in a saucepan over medium heat until tender.

2. Transfer beef to a cutting board and cut in thin strips. Store liquid in a bowl. 

3. Heat potatoes in a separate saucepan over medium high. Stir occasionally until golden brown.

4. Add pepper, cumin, oregano salt, annatto, onions, and green bell pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add beef and papaya. Continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.

5. Place mix into an oven-safe glass dish. Add stored beef liquid. Bake at 350° F (176.7° C) for 30 minutes. Serve with soft tortillas.