BAKED STUFFED PAPAYAS

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Mixes savory and sweet just right. I love papaya and I was looking for new takes on it. This is surprisingly tasty and different.

Provided by PBShakes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (12 ounce) papayas
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

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

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