BAKED STUFFED PAPAYAS

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
16 oz tomatoes, canned whole and drained
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 papayas, 12 ounces each
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is light brown.
2. Drain; stir in tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper.
3. Break up tomatoes with fork.
4. Heat to boiling.
5. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
6. Cut papayas lengthwise into halves and remove seeds.
7. Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture in each papaya half.
8. Sprinkle with cheese.
9. Arrange in shallow roasting pan.
10. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1 inch of tops of papaya halves.
11. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until papayas are very tender and hot, about 30 minutes.