Broiled Beef N Mushroom Bread

Name: Broiled Beef N Mushroom Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 block (8 ounces) Colby cheese, cut into cubes; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

My sister-in-law fixed this as a spur-of-the-moment lunch one Sunday several years ago. I had her write down the ingredients before she forgot. I've relied on this recipe often ever since. - Charlotte, McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 block (8 ounces) Colby cheese, cut into cubes
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the cheese, soup, mushrooms, olives, salt and pepper; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cut the bread widthwise into four pieces, then cut each piece lengthwise. Place cut side up on greased baking sheets. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat until lightly toasted. Top with meat mixture. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until edges are browned.

If you like, use 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms in place of the canned ones when making Broiled Beef 'n' Mushroom Bread.