Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup chopped fresh spinach1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cut a thin slice off the top of bread; set top aside. Hollow out the loaf, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Dice removed bread and set aside.

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the onion, green pepper, spinach and tomato; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the oregano, salt, pepper, and diced bread.

Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.