1 loaf French bread, cut 3 times lengthwise
1/2 c. butter
1 c. minced onion
1/2 c. chili sauce
1 tbsp. poppy seed
Pinch of sugar (brown)
Ham
6-8 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
Swiss or American cheese
Beef (if you want it)

Melt butter; add onions and brown lightly. Add chili sauce, sugar, and poppy seed; simmer 5 minutes. On first layer, lay ham and some sauce. On another layer, cheese and bacon and sauce. On last layer, beef and sauce. Put top of bread on and wrap in foil. Put in oven 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Slice in strips and serve. Can be made ahead and refrigerated. (Left-over ham and beef can be used for this sandwich.)