Name: Hearty Italian Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
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 -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Hearty Italian Sandwiches

1. 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) -

2. 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage -

3. 2 large onions, sliced -

4. 2 large green peppers, sliced -

5. 2 large sweet red peppers, sliced -

6. 1 teaspoon salt -

7. 1 teaspoon pepper -

8. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -

9. 8 sandwich rolls, split and toasted -

10. Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Hearty Italian Sandwiches

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.