hot open-faced sandwiches

West Des Moines, IA
Updated on Jul 20, 2012

This is one of my very first Freezer Cooking recipes that I ever tried. Everyone loved these, including my youngest girls who don't like olives. They are included to add flavor and a little color (my standard answer, but it's true!)... Cheesy, meaty, tasty, a bit creamy...and the toasted bun gives an extra bit of crunch. I sprinkled a little shredded cheddar on top before putting them under the broiler and they were eaten like sloppy joes.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups colby-jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 can chopped olives (2 1/4 oz)
  • 4 medium peperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 8 - hamburger buns

How To Make hot open-faced sandwiches

  • Step 1
    In medium skillet, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add remaining ingredients except for the buns. Cook for 15 minutes. (If freezing, pour into a labeled, 1 gallon freezer bag)
  • Step 2
    Place opened buns on cookie sheet and spoon mixture evenly on top. (If freezing, thaw the mixture the night prior)
  • Step 3
    Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees until melted and bubbly. (I was in a hurry and put them under the broiler. I also added a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese!)

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Category: Chicken
Category: Sandwiches
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #freezer
Keyword: #time
Keyword: #COOKING
Keyword: #saving
Keyword: #OAMC
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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