Best Slow Cooker Sausage Pizza 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.

PIZZA SLOPPY JOES



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If you're tired of same old boring sloppy joes, here's a tasty twist! These messy, kid-friendly sandwiches have a definite pizza flavor that families will love, but be sure to serve them with a fork! Connie Pettit - Logan, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni (about 50 slices), chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
6 hamburger buns, split
6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Stir in the pizza sauce, pepperoni and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Spoon 2/3 cup beef mixture onto each bun; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Replace tops. 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. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 825mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SLOPPY PIZZA JOES



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This recipe freezes well, so you can have a batch of Sloppy Pizza Joes on hand for an impromptu Pizza Joe party. -Charlene Easter, Milan, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce and seasonings. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve on buns with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 825mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE PIZZA SLOPPY JOES



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Combine the fantastic flavors of two family-favorite dishes for a meaty meal. Perfect for potlucks!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 cups frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions (from 1-pound bag), thawed
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
18 sandwich buns
1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (5 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix sausage, stir-fry vegetables, pepperoni, pizza sauce and Italian seasoning in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
  • Stir in tomatoes. To serve, fill buns with sausage mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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