1 each medium onion, chopped
1 each clove garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 each 16oz. can whole tomato, drain
1 each jalapeno, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 each papayas (about 12oz. each)
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
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 aobut 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. ** Recipe from Betty Crocker Regional and
International Recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
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