Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce3 slices process cheese (Velveeta)1/4 cup chopped onion2 beef bouillon cubes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 loaf (1 pound) French bread or Italian breadAdditional process cheese (Velveeta) slices, optional1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Preparation
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, cheese, onion, bouillon and garlic powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until bouillon is dissolved and cheese is melted. Cut the bread in half widthwise and lengthwise. Carefully hollow out top and bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon meat mixture into bottom halves of bread. Top with additional cheese if desired, green pepper and tomato. Replace bread tops. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Slice and serve warm.
