Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches

from: Taste of Home, 1997

Prep: 15-20 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes
Makes 8-10 servings

2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 loaf French bread
Butter or Margarine softened
2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large green pepper, diced
3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

IN a skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Add salt, garlic powder and pepper.

CUT bread lengthwise in half; butter both halves and place on baking sheets. Remove meat mixture from heat; stir in sour cream. Spoon onto the bread.

SPRINKLE with tomatoes, green pepper and cheese.

BAKE at 350 for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted (bake longer for crispier bread).