This Steak Stuffed French Bread starts with a good crusty loaf of French Bread stuffed with perfectly seasoned sauteed steak. Then this beauty is topped with gooey mozzarella and buttery provolone cheese. Then it is oven baked until it is perfectly melted and lightly browned.
It is easy and quick to put together, making it the perfect lunch or even weeknight dinner. I love to serve this with Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries or Beet Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette.
Sometimes life just calls for carbs! I mean, honestly, they really are delicious! Cheesy Steak Stuffed French Bread will satisfy all those carb-loving taste buds of yours. This easy recipe takes less than thirty minutes, making it ideal for busy families.
It takes just a few minutes to hollow the bread out, but it is well worth the time so you can stuff all that mouth-watering steak down there. As you can see, I did not cut mine in half. Instead, I removed the top one-third going around my bread with a sharp knife at an angle that went slightly down. I then created a boat trying to leave a little more than a half inch of bread all the way around.
Helpful tips for making Steak Stuffed French Bread
- Pick a good sturdy crusty loaf of French Bread, so it holds up well when you slice it.
- Use good quality beef steak sliced thin.
- Ground beef or sausage can be substituted for the beef steak. Just remember to drain any excess grease.
- Heat the oil over medium-high before you add the steak. If the steak puts off much moisture, then drain it. You want your steak to cook quickly and brown thoroughly with slightly crispy edges.
- Use fresh ginger, as it really does make a difference.
- Other cheeses that work well with this recipe include Swiss and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Sauteed veggies to consider adding are onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- This recipe is best prepared right before serving. If necessary, you can prepare the steak in advance and refrigerate it but do not stuff the bread and top it with cheese until right before baking.
- Serve promptly while the steak is hot and the bread is warm and crusty.
I hope you and your family enjoy this Cheesy Steak Stuffed French Bread as much as we do. Enjoy my food-loving friends.
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Steak Stuffed French Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty french bread
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lb beef steak cut into small strips
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha hot chili sauce
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Provel ropes or shredded Provolone cheese
Instructions
- Remove the top third of the loaf by cutting around the bread several times with a sharp knife. Keep the knife at an angle that goes slightly downward. Remove the insides creating a boat. Try to leave about a half inch of bread all the way around.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook until browned and slightly crispy on the edges; approximately 5-7 minutes. If the steak produces any moisture while cooking drain right away. You don't want your steak boiling. You want to almost stir-fry it.
- Reduce heat to low and add garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and ketchup. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into French bread boat. Top with the shredded cheese and place bread on a large baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Turn the broiler on for the last minute of cooking just to brown the cheese a touch. Stay close by broilers as broilers are unpredictable.
Notes
- Pick a good sturdy crusty loaf of French Bread so it holds up well when you slice it.
- Use good quality beef steak sliced thin.
- Heat the oil over medium-high before you add the steak. If the steak puts off much moisture then drain it. You want your steak to cook quickly and brown thoroughly with slightly crispy edges.
- Use fresh ginger as it really does make a difference.
- Other cheeses that work well with this recipe include Swiss and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Sauteed veggies to consider adding are onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- This recipe is best prepared right before serving. If need be you can prepare the steak in advance and refrigerate it but do not stuff the bread and top it with cheese until right before baking.
- Serve promptly while the steak is hot and the bread is warm and crusty.
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This post was originally published on August 8, 2016, and was republished on February 2, 2020, with new content.
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Jen
These are definitely hearty enough to please any family! So delicious!!
Erika
This looks great! This is a weeknight meal my family would love, for sure.
Terri
The ULTIMATE steak sandwich! Wow – so delicious!
kim
I love this recipe! This was way easier than I would have thought and the flavor was amazing! Will definitely be making again!
Liz
Sharing this recipe with my mom because I know my dad will LOVE it! Such a fun way to use french bread
Allyson Zea
This looks like the perfect dinner or appetizer!
Melissa
Wow – this sandwich was to die for! My family is asking when I’m making it again! Great recipe!
Kim
This was a hit! It was great for Saturday game days!
NatD
We made this cheese bread with caesar salad and I loved the combo! Thank you for such an amazing recipe!
Sherri Lee
Looks so yummy I am going to make this wonder how it would be with au jus???
Beth Pierce
You mean in place of the other sauce? I think that would be delicious however I think you might need to thicken it with a little cornstarch mixed in water so it does not make your bread soggy.
Amanda K.
I was thinkin the same thing just to thicken it a lil bit. That would be amazing. I’m gunna make it like that with au jus with a few added ingredients to make a special savory sauce.
Debbie
Iam going to use chicken .for me and sausage and pepperoni for hubby.
Beth Pierce
Sounds delicious! Enjoy!
Kelly Wilson
So what do we do with the top of the bread and btw I really don’t like provolone cheese. Is there a sub cheese?
Beth Pierce
You can toast it and add it to the top of the sandwich. You can slice it up and make croutons with it for soup and salads. How about mozzarella?
Lori
That looks delicious! I’m not much of a steak eater, but judging from the pictures, I think I could devour the whole cow! If I ever get my husband to make this (he’s the steak guy), I’ll tell you how it goes. :)lo
Beth Pierce
I love it. Let use know what you and hubby think! 😉
Juanita Michael
Looks so delicious
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much!!
Sharon
Where’s the ginger added?
Beth Pierce
Its in there. Take a second look please.
Natalie Bidleman
Loved this making mini versions tonight with some extra seasoning! Thanks for the great Ideas!!!!!
bpierce
My pleasure! Let me know how you like it and what you changed!!! 🙂