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baked stuffed papayas

Ingredients For baked stuffed papayas

  • 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

How To Make baked stuffed papayas

  • 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.

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