1 loaf French bread
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. onion, chopped
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 c. parsley, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 stick butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut loaf of bread in half; cut off ends. With fork, hollow out center of bread, leaving a thick crust as a shell; reserve 1 1/2 cups crumbs. In a skillet, combine beef, onion, oregano, salt and pepper and brown. Remove from heat; add crumbs, mustard, parsley, egg, and cheese; blend thoroughly. Fill loaf with mixture; replace cut ends and secure with wooden picks. Brush with butter; wrap in aluminum foil. Bake 10 minutes. Loosen foil and continue to bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve with green beans and a salad.