Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joe
Indulge in a delicious twist on a classic with these Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes, featuring flavorful Italian chicken or turkey sausage, alongside vibrant tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. This dish simmers effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it the perfect solution for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- kosher salt and fresh black pepper
- 6 1-inch thick slices Italian Bread
- olive oil spray
- dried Italian seasoning or Parsley
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
- garlic clove
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized non-stick frying pan, brown the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks into small pieces until fully cooked, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
- 2
Incorporate the onions and garlic, continuing to sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, then add the bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low, allowing it to cook for 4 hours.
- 5
Prepare the garlic bread by arranging 6 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese on both sides. Give it another light spritz of oil and broil it about 6 inches from the heating element, watching closely until the top turns a golden brown, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Once toasted, take it out of the oven and rub a garlic clove over the surface of the bread.
- 6
On each slice of bread, place 1/2 cup of the meat mixture and top with approximately 2 1/2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella. Return the bread to the oven for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted to your liking.