Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 cans (8 ounces each ) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional; 16 slices smoked mozzarella cheese (about 3/4 pound); 8 hoagie buns, split and toasted; Pickled hot cherry peppers, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (8 ounces each ) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
16 slices smoked mozzarella cheese (about 3/4 pound)
8 hoagie buns, split and toasted
Pickled hot cherry peppers, optional

1
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.
2
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.
3
To serve, place cheese on bun bottoms; top with meat mixture and, if desired, peppers. Close sandwiches.
4
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.

470

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean), and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes

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Variations & substitutions

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