BEEF 'N' CHEESE FRENCH BREAD

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This open-faced sandwich is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. "My family loves eating supper when I make this entree," says Becky Stubbs of Larned, Kansas. "It looks like a lot of work, but it's really a breeze."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup salsa
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, green pepper, olives, salt, chili powder, garlic and cumin. Remove from the heat. , Cut bread in half lengthwise; place on a baking sheet. Spread meat mixture over cut sides; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1054mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.