Baked Stuffed Papayas (Jamaica)

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (12 ounce) papayas
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is light brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes, jalapeño 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.
2. Cut papayas lengthwise into halves; 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.
3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F until papayas are very tender and hot, about 30 minutes.