Hearty Taco Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. refried beans
1 c. chunky salsa
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced pitted black olives
1 loaf Italian bread
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 c. shredded lettuce
8 pitted ripe olives (for garnish)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine refried beans, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/2 cup cheese and olives; set aside.
Slice loaf in half horizontally; remove soft insides, leaving 1-inch thick shell.
Spread bean mixture over bottom half of loaf; set aside.