Big Mouth Sandwich

Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Copycat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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

     1. Brown ground beef very thoroughly; drain well. Stir in salt and chili
     powder; keep hot.

     2. Halve, peel and slice avocados into flat slices.

     3. Split French bread in half lengthwise. Lightly toast cut sides under
     broiler.

     4. Place half the avocado slices on bottom half of bread. Sprinkle with
     garlic salt if using.

     5. Heat refried beans. Spread an even layer of beans over avocado, then
     spoon on browned meat.

     6. Cover meat with shredded cheese, then with shredded lettuce. Sprinkle
     lettuce with taco sauce if using.

     7. Cover with a layer of sliced tomato then sprinkle on the chopped
     onions. Place remaining avocado slices on tomatoes and sprinkle with
     garlic salt.

     8. Cover with top half of bread; cut into serving sized sandwiches.

Serving Ideas : Serve with warm tortilla chips and iced tea or beer.

NOTES : This sandwich speaks for itself as to how it got its name.