Italian Tailgate Sandwiches

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: 4 hrs 30 mins
• 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 1/2ounce) 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.