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