Taco Sandwich

Name: Taco Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato, sliced; 6 slices American cheese

One evening, Mom and I helped each other put together this sandwich using things we had on hand. It's delicious and was an instant hit with our family.—Melody Stoltzfus, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced
6 slices American cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
Meanwhile, cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and salsa until blended. Spread inside bread shell; set aside.
Drain beef. Stir in taco seasoning. Layer lettuce and tomato in bottom of bread shell; top with beef mixture and cheese. Replace bread top.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 477 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1173mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Taco Sandwich in Country Woman September/October 2003

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nutmeg91

Oct 20, 2012

I made this one night for my brother and his 2 friends and they all loved it! So did my boyfriend and I. It is delicious! :)
dmaier

Apr 28, 2009

This was real good but I will change the layering next time I make it. I will combine the meat & cheese (keep hot)and make the meat mixture the bottom layer, followed by the lettuce, tomato & add onion.