Recipe of the Week - Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joe

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Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes made with Italian chicken or turkey sausage, tomatoes, peppers and onions made in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight meal.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb Italian turkey or chicken sausage, removed from casing

  • 1/2 cup chopped onions

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes, Tuttorosso

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

For serving:

  • 6 1-inch thick slices Italian Bread, from 1 large loaf (2 oz each)

  • olive oil spray

  • dried Italian seasoning or Parsley, to taste

  • 2 tbsp grated cheese

  • garlic clove, cut in half

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 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.

  • Cover and cook on low 4 hours.

  • Prepare the garlic bread slices.

    • Place 6 slices of the bread on a sheet pan, spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning and Parmesan on each side.

    • Spritz with a little more oil and broil about 6 inches from the heating element, until the top of bread is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes keeping an eye on it.

    • When toasted, remove from oven and rub a garlic clove over the bread.

    • Top each slice with 1/2 cup meat and add shredded mozzarella, about 2 1/2 tablespoons on each. Place back into the oven for about 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

  • Calories: 361

  • Carbohydrates: 38.5g

  • Protein: 24g

  • Fat: 13g

  • Saturated Fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 74.5mg

  • Sodium: 1135.5mg

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Sugar: 7.5g