Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.