Grilled Pizza Bread

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"These fun French bread pizzas are great picnic fare for both kids and adults. They can just as easily be baked in the oven." -- Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana


Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Sliced pepperoni (optional)

Directions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
2. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and oregano; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Cut bread in half lengthwise and then widthwise. Spread meat mixture on cut side of bread; sprinkle with cheese, olives, and pepperoni if desired.
4. Loosely wrap bread individually in pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 24 x 18 inches); seal. Grill covered, over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

Serves: 4-6