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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.", "In a small bowl, mix together the butter, Essence, and 1 teaspoon of the garlic until creamy.", "Spread evenly over the French bread halves.", "Cut each in 1/2, for a total of 4 pieces.", "When 15 to 20 minutes away from serving the meal, place on a baking sheet, buttered side up, and bake until lightly toasted and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.", "Remove from the oven.", "In a medium saucepan, place the potatoes and enough water to cover by 1-inch.", "Bring to a boil and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.", "Drain well.", "In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high until brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.", "Remove with a slotted spoon.", "To the fat in the pan, add the onions and peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.", "Add the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the potatoes and cook until starting to crisp and brown, stirring only occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes.", "Add the meat, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir well.", "Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the wine, increase the heat, and cook for 1 minute until the wine is nearly all evaporated.", "Add the beef stock and bring to a boil.", "Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.", "Stir in the cooked bacon and remove from the heat.", "Adjust the seasoning, to taste.", "Arrange 1 piece toasted French bread in the middle of each of 4 plates.", "Spoon the roast beef mixture over the toast and top each with 2 poached eggs.", "Spoon the mushroom sauce over the eggs, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve immediately.", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"