Sloppy Joe Loaf

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 14 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 14 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 14 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 (11 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Heat oven to 350*F. Spray cookie sheet and large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In sprayed skillet combine ground beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring.
3. Drain.
4. Add tomato sauce, flour and spices.
5. Mix well.
6. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Meanwhile, remove dough from can and place on lightly floured surface.
9. Cut loaf in half lengthwise.
10. Roll each half to form a 16 X 4 inch rectangle.
11. Place 1 dough rectangle on sprayed cookie sheet, being careful not to change shape.
12. Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese into the gorund beef mixture.
13. Spoon and spread mixture over dough rectangle.
14. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining dough rectangle.
15. Bake at 350*F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Cut in slices to serve.
17. Note* if you wish you may substitute your own bread dough recipe for the refrigerated dough.
18. This is what I do as I can't get the refrigerated dough over here.

extra lean ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, flour, basil, oregano, fennel, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sloppy-joe-loaf-121022 (may not work)