Baked Stuffed Papayas

• 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

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. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
4. Cut papayas lengthwise into halves and remove seeds.
5. Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture in each papaya half. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange in shallow roasting pan.
6. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1 inch of tops of papaya halves.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until papayas are very tender and hot, about 30 minutes.

onion, garlic, ground beef, tomatoes, jalapeno chile, salt, pepper, papayas, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-stuffed-papayas-256403 (may not work)