Baked Stuffed Papayas

60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

324 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	medium	onion	chopped
1	each	garlic clove	finely chopped
1	pound	ground beef
16	ounces	tomatoes, canned	whole, drained
1	each	jalapeno pepper	finely chopped
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
4	each	papayas
2	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 267g

Amount per Serving

Calories 324 53% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	29%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	37%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 600mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 30.0g	59%