Chopped green bell peppers and tomatoes are added to browned ground beef, the mixture is mounded on a split loaf of bread, topped with Cheddar cheese, and heated in the oven until the cheese melts.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 (1 pound) loaf French or Italian-style bread
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
PREPARATION:
Cut loaf in half. Wrap in foil and heat at in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees) oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-high cook beef and green onions until beef is cooked through; drain. Stir in milk, garlic powder, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Heat but do not let boil.
Butter cut surface of bread. Spread with half of meat mixture on each half. Arrange tomatoes and green bell pepper alternately on top and sprinkle with cheese.
Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until heated through completely.