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    Sautéed Beef and Chayote Squash (Ginisang Sayote at Baka)

    Published: Nov 8, 2020 / Updated: Jun 14, 2021 by Adelyn

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    Sautéed beef and chayote squash is seasoned with soy sauce and fish sauce. The chayote squash is tender-crisp and has a slightly sweet taste to it.

    Sauteed Beef and Chayote Squash in a white square plate

    Cooking chayote is easy yet, can be tricky because timing is important. You want the chayote tender-crisp meaning the squash should be tender but still firm. Overcooking the chayote squash will make it saggy, mushy in texture, and can have a slightly sour taste.

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Beef tenderloin or sirloin
    • Oyster sauce
    • Oil
    • Garlic
    • Onion
    • Chayote squash
    • Soy sauce
    • Fish sauce
    • Ground black pepper
    • Salt, if needed

    Cutting the Chayote

    Peel the chayote squash, then cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seed inside, then slice the chayote into ¼ inch thickness. Please be aware that when you are peeling the chayote, there is sap that sticks to your hands. The sap will make your skin feel tight.

    chayote squash

    HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

    1. Marinate beef and oyster sauce. Set aside.
    2. In a large pan on medium heat, sauté garlic and onion in oil for 2 minutes.
    3. Add the beef and sauté for 5 minutes.
    4. Add chayote squash and sauté for 5 minutes.
    5. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, and ground black pepper. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes or until chayote is tender but still firm.
    6. Season with salt only if needed, the soy sauce is usually enough. Serve and enjoy.

    Tools Needed

    Large pan or wok

    Tips

    • When cooking the chayote squash, check the firmness constantly. The chayote squash is the best when it is still tender-crisp.
    • If you like more meat, just use 2 pounds of beef instead of the 1 and ½ pounds on the recipe.
    • This dish can be eaten by itself or can be served with rice or bread.
    sautéed beef and chayote in a white plate

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    Sauteed Beef and Chayote Squash in a white square plate

    Sautéed Beef and Chayote Squash

    Sautéed beef and chayote squash is seasoned with soy sauce and fish sauce. The chayote squash is tender-crisp and has a slightly sweet taste to it.
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    Cuisine: Filipino
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 575kcal
    Author: Adelyn

    Equipment

    • Large pan or wok

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pound beef tenderloin or sirloin thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 4 pieces chayote squash sliced ¼ inch thickness
    • 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Salt if needed
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    Instructions

    • Marinate beef and oyster sauce. Set aside.
    • In a large pan on medium heat, sauté garlic and onion in oil for 2 minutes.
    • Add the beef and sauté for 5 minutes.
    • Add chayote squash and sauté for 5 minutes.
    • Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, and ground black pepper. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes or until chayote is tender but still firm.
    • Season with salt only if needed, the soy sauce is usually enough. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • When cooking the chayote squash, check the firmness. The chayote squash is best when it is still tender-crisp.
    • If you like more meat, just use 2 pounds of beef instead of the 1 and ½ pounds on the recipe.
    • This dish can be eaten by itself or can be served with rice or bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 5mg
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