Stuffed Sourdough Sandwiches

“These delicious stuffed sandwiches are easy to put together,â€‌ . “Some can be baked as soon as they’re assembled, while the rest can be frozen for a quick dinner later. Sometimes I use cubed sharp cheddar cheese instead of shredded cheese in these sandwiches.â€‌

Stuffed Sourdough Sandwiches

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 sourdough rolls

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, chilies, mushrooms, chili powder, olives and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  • 2. Cut 1/4 in. off the top of each roll; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Fill each roll with about 1/2 cup meat mixture. Replace bread tops.
  • 3. Individually wrap four sandwiches tightly in foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Place remaining sandwiches on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
  • 4. To use frozen sandwiches: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place foil-wrapped sandwiches on baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 336 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 811mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.