Hot Sandwich (recipe from my Grandma, a family favorite )

1 lb ground beef
1 can tomato sauce (or soup)
1 small can mushroom bits
4-5 green onions, chopped
1/2 lb Velveeta
2 T. melted shortening
1 loaf French bread

Brown + cook the beef. Slice bread lengthwise. Cover each half with cheese. Put cooked beef on top of cheese. Sprinkle mushroom bits and onions on top of beef. Cover with tomato sauce and melted shortening. Place on cookie sheet in oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.