Stuffed Closed Sandwich (Russian-Style)

1. 1 Burger bunspack 4 pcs ≈ $2.00 1 pcs
2. 2 Ground pork and beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.10 12 g
3. 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 1 pcs
4. 4 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 30 g
5. 5 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 30 g
6. 6 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.64 30 g
7. 7 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

2. Slice the top off a baguette or crusty roll, then scoop out the center to create a hollowed-out shell—keep the top and bottom halves separate

3. Spread the ground² meat evenly along the bottom half of the bread

4. Pour beaten egg over the meat, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any preferred seasonings, then bake for 10–13 minutes

5. Slice tomatoes⁴ into rounds, bell⁵ peppers into strips, and cheese into thin sheets

6. Layer the sliced peppers over the meat

7. Place the cheese slices on top of the peppers, then press the scooped-out bread center (the hollowed piece) down into the filling to seal