Baked Stuffed Papaya Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onion and green pepper in oil in a large skillet until onion is translucent. Add beef and garlic, breaking up meat and cooking until browned. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper and thyme; season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Place papaya in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon beef mixture into papaya halves. Pour hot water into baking dish to a depth of 1 inch. Bake until papaya is tender, about 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15 minutes.