Hearty Italian Sandwiches

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 lbs Italian sausage
• 2  large onions, sliced
• 2  large green peppers, sliced
• 4  cloves  minced garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8  sandwich buns, split
•  shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown the beef and sausage; drain.
2. Place into the slow cooker, 1/3 of the onions, 1/3 of the peppers and top with 1/2 of the meat; repeat; top with remaining 1/3 of the onions and peppers.
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
5. Using a slotted spoon, spoon meat/vegetable mixture on each roll.
6. Sprinkle cheese on top of meat/vegetable mixture if desired.
7. Use pan juices for dipping.