Ingredients
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1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise (20 inches)
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1 lb lean ground beef
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2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
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2 teaspoons white sugar or 2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1/4 cup stuffed olives, drained, sliced
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1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, snipped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- FOR THE OVEN:
- Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves on a greased baking sheet.
- Combine uncooked beef, tomato paste, sugar, olives, Parmesan cheese, chives, salt, oregano and pepper.
- Spread mixture to the edges of the cut surfaces of the bread.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 25 minutes or until meat is well done.
- Top with mozzarella or cheddar cheese; return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Cut into thick slices to serve.
- FOR THE BARBECUE:
- Precook the hamburger; drain excess grease. Combine cooked meat with the remaining ingredients, including grated cheese.
- Spread the cooked meat mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread.
- Wrap each half in heavy-duty foil and heat until warm and cheeses are melted.
- Cut into thick slices to serve.