Ingredients
“1 large crusty baguette or French bread loaf”,
“450g ground beef (or lamb mince)”,
“1 small onion, finely chopped”,
“1 red bell pepper, sliced”,
“1 yellow bell pepper, sliced”,
“2 cloves garlic, minced”,
“1 tsp smoked paprika”,
“½ tsp black pepper”,
“½ tsp salt”,
“1 tbsp olive oil”,
“1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese”,
“½ cup grated cheddar (optional)”,
“Fresh parsley, chopped”
Instructions
“Slice the top off the baguette and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch shell.”,
“Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.”,
“Add ground beef, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.”,
“Stir in sliced peppers and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.”,
“Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a tray with parchment paper.”,
“Fill the bread with beef mixture. Top with mozzarella and cheddar.”,
“Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.”,
“Garnish with parsley and slice to serve.”
Notes
“Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.”,
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American