Sloppy Joe Loaf

This is a very tasty loaf that your family will love. Easy, quick and delicious!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 (11 ounce) can  Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf
• 1  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350*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. Drain.
2. Add tomato sauce, flour and spices. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Meanwhile, remove dough from can and place on lightly floured surface. Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Roll each half to form a 16 X 4 inch rectangle. Place 1 dough rectangle on sprayed cookie sheet, being careful not to change shape.
4. Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese into the gorund beef mixture. Spoon and spread mixture over dough rectangle. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining dough rectangle.
5. Bake at 350*F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cut in slices to serve.
7. Note* if you wish you may substitute your own bread dough recipe for the refrigerated dough. This is what I do as I can't get the refrigerated dough over here.