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slow cooker sloppy joes

These Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes are made with Italian chicken or turkey sausage, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, all slow-cooked for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Serve on toasted Italian bread with melted mozzarella for a satisfying sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian turkey or chicken sausage removed from casing
  • 0.5 cup chopped onions
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped in 0.5-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped in 0.5-inch pieces
  • 1.33 cups crushed tomatoes Tuttorosso
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 6 slices Italian Bread 1-inch thick, from 1 large loaf (2 oz each)
  • olive oil spray
  • dried Italian seasoning or Parsley to taste
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic cut in half, for rubbing bread
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. 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.
  2. Add onions and garlic, and cook another 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, rosemary and fresh cracked pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low 4 hours.
  5. Prepare the garlic bread slices. Place 6 slices of the bread on a sheet pan, spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning and Parmesan on each side. Spritz with a little more oil and broil about 6 inches from the heating element, until the top of bread is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes keeping an eye on it. When toasted, remove from oven and rub a garlic clove over the bread.
  6. Top each slice with 0.5 cup meat and add shredded mozzarella, about 2.5 tablespoons on each. Place back into the oven for about 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

These Italian sloppy joes are a fantastic twist on a classic, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. They pair wonderfully with a simple green salad for a complete meal.