Hearty Italian Sandwiches

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 large green peppers, sliced
• 2 large sweet red peppers, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 sandwich rolls, split
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium he until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place a third of theonions and peppers in a slow cooker; top with half of meat mixture. Repeat layers of vegetables and meat, then top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt pepper and pepper flakes.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetable: tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desire Use pan juices for dipping if desired.