MOM'S DYNAMITE SANDWICHES

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Whenever we had a family get-together and my mom had a lot of people to feed, she'd make her delicious dynamite sandwiches. I am from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and this is a staple in this area. Dynamites are to Woonsocket what cheesesteaks are to Philadelphia. -Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
5 medium green peppers, finely chopped
4 large onions, chopped (6 cups)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2-1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
16 hoagie buns or other sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., Stir in all remaining ingredients except buns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until desired consistency and flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1003mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.