Sloppy Joe Loaf
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp All-Purpose or Unbleached Flour
1/4 tsp dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp fennel seed
1 (11 oz) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crusty French Loaf
4 oz (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 350 deg F. Spray cookie sheet and large skillet with
nonstick
cooking spray. In sprayed skillet, combine ground beef and onion;
cook
until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
Add tomato sauce, flour, basil, oregano and fennel seed; mix well.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, remove dough from can; place on lightly floured surface.
Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Roll each half to form 16x4-inch
rectangle.
Place 1 dough rectangle on sprayed cookie sheet, being careful not
to
change shape.
Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese into ground beef mixture. Spoon and
spread
mixture over dough rectangle on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with
remaining 1/2
cup cheese. Top with remaining dough rectangle.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into
slices.
Serves 6
Calories 340;Fat 14g;Chol 55mg;Sodium 680mg;Carbs 28g;Fiber
2g;Protein 25g