- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
- 2 California avocados - sliced
- 1 French bread loaf or long loaf
- garlic salt - to taste
- 8 ounces refried beans
- 1 can shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato - sliced
- 2 green onions - sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
- taco sauce - optional
Directions
- Brown ground beef very thoroughly; drain well, Stir in salt and chili powder; keep hot.
- Halve, peel and slice avocados into flat slices.
- Split French bread in half lengthwise. Lightly toast cut sides under broiler.
- Place half the avocado slices on bottom half of bread. Sprinkle with garlic salt if using.
- Heat refried beans. Spread an even layer of beans over avocado, then spoon on browned meat.
- Cover meat with shredded cheese, then with shredded lettuce. Sprinkle lettuce with taco sauce if using.
- Cover with a layer of sliced tomato then sprinkle on the chopped onions. Place remaining avocado slices on tomatoes and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Cover with top half of bread; cut into serving sized sandwiches.
Serving Ideas : Serve with warm tortilla chips and iced tea or beer.
