Transform dinner into a crowd-pleasing feast with these irresistible Meat Stuffed French Loaves! Perfectly crusty French bread is hollowed out and packed with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, aromatic onion, garlic, and a rich tomato sauce infused with Worcestershire and Italian seasoning. Topped with ooey-gooey melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh parsley, this easy yet indulgent recipe is baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, casual get-togethers, or game-day spreads, these stuffed loaves are hearty, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress. Serve warm and watch slices disappear in no time!
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the French bread loaves lengthwise and hollow out the centers, leaving about 1 cm of bread along the edges. Save the removed bread for another use, such as breadcrumbs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Fill each hollowed-out French loaf with the meat mixture, spreading it evenly to fill the cavity.
Top the stuffed loaves generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool slightly before slicing into portions.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Calories |
897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2102 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.