Description
A delicious stuffed bread filled with savory ground beef, cheese, and spices, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf Italian or French bread (about 16 inches long)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped (optional))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice bread horizontally, hollow out the center, and save the crumb.
- Sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown ground beef in the skillet, drain excess grease, and return to heat.
- Stir in marinara, spices, reserved bread crumbs, and half the cheese; simmer briefly.
- Stuff the bread with the meat mixture, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F wrapped in foil to preserve texture. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.