My grandma absolutely loves Italian food, so I decided to make a twist on classic sloppy joe sandwiches just for her. The mozzarella and tomato sauce are classic, and red peppers make it fun. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with red pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., In same pan, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, add beef to slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 4-5 hours., To serve, place cheese on bun bottoms; top with meat mixture and, if desired, peppers. Close sandwiches. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
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Thangaraj Sumithra Sumithra
[email protected]These sloppy joes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I served them on slider buns with coleslaw and potato chips, and they were a hit with my family.
Maggie Kiriba
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these sloppy joes, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Romeo Baidullah
[email protected]These sloppy joes were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the sausage added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making them again.
Milagro Greer
[email protected]I made these sloppy joes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them, and I got lots of requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
Rana Mohsin
[email protected]These sloppy joes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I served them on slider buns with coleslaw and potato chips, and they were a hit with my family.
M ali Jouny
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these sloppy joes, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Amanda Wilson
[email protected]These sloppy joes were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the sausage added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making them again.
melissa kuit
[email protected]I made these sloppy joes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them, and I got lots of requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
mary wanjiru
[email protected]These sloppy joes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I served them on slider buns with coleslaw and potato chips, and they were a hit with my family.
Md Hasibul Islam
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these sloppy joes, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Jeanae Andrews
[email protected]These sloppy joes were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the sausage added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making them again.
Phildah Mazvidza
[email protected]I made these sloppy joes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them, and I got lots of requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
Dneyah Larose
[email protected]These sloppy joes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I served them on slider buns with coleslaw and potato chips, and they were a hit with my family.
Rama ALBor
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these sloppy joes, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.
Twice Rules Japan
[email protected]These sloppy joes were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors from the sausage, peppers, and onions. I will definitely be making them again.
Md solman
[email protected]I made these sloppy joes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got lots of compliments on the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
Dip Ray
[email protected]These Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes were a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the sausage added a nice bit of spice. I served them on slider buns with coleslaw and potato chips, and everyone loved them.