Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) loaf French or Italian bread (do not slice in half)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, or adjust to heat level
- 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon season salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 6 slices process American cheese (can use more)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut off top of bread loaf, then carefully hollow out bottom of the loaf leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
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Step 2: Cut removed bread into small cubes; set aside.
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Step 3: In a skillet brown the ground beef with onion; drain.
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Step 4: Add in garlic and chili flakes, then continue cooking the beef until lightly browned.
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Step 5: Add in condensed soup, green pepper, celery, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, pepper and mushrooms; cook stirring for about 8-10 minutes.
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Step 6: Remove skillet from heat then stir in the reserved bread cubes until combined.
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Step 7: Spread the ground beef mixture into bread shell.
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Step 8: Top with American cheese slices
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Step 9: Replace bread top.
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Step 10: Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Step 11: Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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