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Italian Sloppy Joes

Italian Sloppy Joes

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Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage
  • 1 sweet onion (diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 2 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • Italian loaf (sliced)
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage breaking up with a meat chopper.
  • Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil in a large pot until onions are translucent.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the french bread and mozzarella cheese, and the meat mixture cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Toast the Italian loaf with butter, garlic, and parsley.
  • Top the toasted Italian loaf with the meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle some mozzarella on top.
  • Serve and enjoy.