Best Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes Recipes

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE SLOPPY JOES



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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

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

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.

SLOW-COOKED SLOPPY JOES



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Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into a classic sandwich filling with just a few pantry staples. -Joeanne Steras, Garrett, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups ketchup
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, sloppy joe mix, brown sugar and mustard., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CROCK POT ITALIAN SLOPPY JOES



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This is a great take on the Sloppy Joe Sandwich, trimmed of some calories and with the addition of some tasty veggies. Serve it on hamburger rolls topped with a slice of Provolone for a great and easy meal.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes, canned
1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
spinach leaves
provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium non-stick skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks into small bits until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Add onions and garlic, and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, rosemary and fresh cracked pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 hours. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
  • To serve, place heaping 1/2 cup of meat on a hamburger roll and if desired, top with cheese and baby spinach.

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