Meat Stuffed French Loaves

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!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces French bread loaves
• 500 grams Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams Tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 200 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Fill each hollowed-out French loaf with the meat mixture, spreading it evenly to fill the cavity.

Step 7

Top the stuffed loaves generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool slightly before slicing into portions.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2055.2 grams (2055.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4233

Total Fat 163.90g	210%
Saturated Fat 65.80g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 8760mg	381%
Total Carbohydrate 452.50g	165%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 26.30g
Protein 211.10g	422%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1741mg	134%
Iron 31mg	172%
Potassium 2488mg	53%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 43.8%