Italian Sausage Heros - Recipe.com

By joeyanne

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage see savings
• 4 ounces lean ground beef see savings
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) see savings
• 1 garlic, minced see savings
• 1 cup ketchup see savings
• 1 4 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained see savings
• 1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional) see savings
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed see savings
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 ounces) see savings
• 4 French-style rolls or hoagie buns, split lengthwise see savings

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, cook meat, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.

2. Meanwhile, in a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine ketchup, mushrooms, olives (if desired), and Italian seasoning. Stir in meat mixture.

3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting* for 4 to 5 hours.

4. To serve, place half of the cheese evenly on roll bottoms. Spoon meat mixture over cheese. Top with remaining cheese and roll tops.