Italian Tailgate Sandwiches

Submitted by Theresa P

"Spicy, saucy sandwiches made in the crock pot. Perfect for football games, tailgates, pot lucks, or camping! Kinda like a meatball sub, but the ground beef/hot sausage is formed into a patty (like a burger). Serve in warm buns with some mozzarella or provolone cheese. YUM!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• MEAT PATTIES

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb hot pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean brand)
• 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• salt and pepper

• SAUCE

• 1 (27 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (or 2 jars if you want extra sauce)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

directions

1. Combine meat mixture and seasonings.
2. Make into 10-12 thin patties and brown in frying pan until done.
3. Combine sauce ingredients in crock pot.
4. Add browned patties and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
5. Serve patties on buns with or without mozzarella or provolone cheese.