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Savory Stuffed French Bread Sandwiches

Author: Christopher Kosovich

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped at least 2 Tbsp. but you can add more if you like
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 Tbsp. chopped parsley optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Slice the french bread in half, lengthwise, so you have two equal pieces.
  • Scoop out the bread in the center of each piece. Place bread in a large bowl and tear into small chunks.
  • Set the two halves of french bread onto a large baking sheet, set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.
  • Drain any grease.
  • Add the celery and onion to skillet.
  • Cook a few minutes until celery is tender.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir and cook mixture until heated; another 5 minutes or so.
  • Add the beef mixture to the bread in the large bowl, Stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into the center of one half of the french bread and spread out evenly.
  • Top the mixture with the shredded cheese.
  • Top with the other half of bread.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.