Description
A savory Italian-American loaf combining crispy bread, melt-in-your-mouth cheese, and seasoned beef. Ideal for weeknights or gatherings, this handheld dish balances golden crust and tender textures.
Ingredients
1 large Italian bread loaf
1 pound beef steak (skirt or flank)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 small onion
1/2 cup bell peppers
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese mix (mozzarella with parmesan)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Slice Italian bread lengthwise, reserve crusts
Hollow out bread interior with a spoon
Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender
Mix beef and veggies into cohesive filling
Fill hollowed bread with mixture and top with shredded cheese
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly
Notes
Use a baguette or ciabatta for chewier texture
Swap beef for flank beans for vegetarian
Use light mayo instead of olive oil for dairy-free
Reserve crusts for breadcrumbs or croutons
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg