Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes

Submitted by CaliforniaJan

"This is a great take on the Sloppy Joe Sandwich, trimmed of some calories and with the addition of some tasty veggies. Serve it on hamburger rolls topped with a slice of Provolone for a great and easy meal."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing
• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄3 cups crushed tomatoes, canned
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• spinach leaves
• provolone cheese

directions

1. In a medium non-stick skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks into small bits until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Add onions and garlic, and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, rosemary and fresh cracked pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low 4 hours. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
3. To serve, place heaping 1/2 cup of meat on a hamburger roll and if desired, top with cheese and baby spinach.

Reviews

[Cook4_6]

Delicious alternative to a plain old Sloppy Joe. I didn't make it home at lunch to start these and get them in a crock pot, so I followed the recipe with the exception of cooking them stove top on low for about an hour. I used shredded mozzarella in place of the provolone, and homemade marinara instead of crushed tomatoes because it is what I had on hand. I would definitely make these again ... it would be a great dish to serve at an informal gathering!