Sloppy Giuseppi's - Crock Pot

I got this recipe from one of my good friends. My kids even like it!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  large onion, diced
• 3⁄4 large green pepper, seeded and diced
• 3⁄4 lb lean ground beef
• 3⁄4 lb hot Italian sausage
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1  stalk celery, sliced thin
• 2  teaspoons dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon chili powder, to taste
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (26 ounce) jar  garlic & cheese chunky style  spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and saute onion and green pepper until tender.
2. Stir in both meats and cook until no longer pink.
3. As the meat cooks, break up the large pieces and stir to combine the meats.
4. Drain fat from meat.
5. Return meat to skillet.
6. Add garlic and stir gently until you begin to smell the garlic cooking (about 2 minutes).
7. Place meat in a 3-1/2 quart or larger crock pot.
8. Add remaining ingredients.
9. Stir to blend ingredients.
10. Cook on High for 1 hour then reduce to Low and cook for another 3 to 4 hours.
11. Serve on slightly crusty buns along with a Caesar salad.
12. Garnish with grated Mozzarella cheese.