Hearty Italian Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Hearty Italian Sandwiches
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.
I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's a great reward for a hungry family after a day working or playing outdoors. —Elaine Krupsky, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
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2 large onions, sliced
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2 large green peppers, sliced
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2 large sweet red peppers, sliced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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8 sandwich rolls, split and toasted
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Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
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2.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 587 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1251mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
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