HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, sliced
2 large green peppers, sliced
2 large sweet red peppers, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 sandwich rolls, split and toasted
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Steps:

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., 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 : Calories 587 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.