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Open-face Mexican Sandwiches
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 jalapeņo, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 loaf French bread
1 jar (8 ounces) processed cheese with jalapeņos
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Cook the ground beef until browned. Drain off any fat. Add the jalapeņo and half of the tomato sauce. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook about five minutes. Add the oregano and garlic powder and cook another two minutes.
Slice the bread in half horizontally. Spread the cheese over the cut side of both halves. Divide the meat mixture between the two halves. Top with the mushrooms and onion.
Bake at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Top with the mozzarella cheese and continue to bake another five minutes. Serve.
Suggestions
Serve with a tomato and avocado salad and iced tea.