Hearty Italian Sandwiches

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
• 8 x sandwich rolls split
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large sweet red bell peppers sliced
• 2 large green bell peppers sliced
• 1 1/2 large onions sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds italian sausage
• 1 x monterey jack cheese shredded(optional)

1. In a skillet, brown beef and sausage; drain.
2. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a slow cooker; top with half of the meat mixture.
3. Repeat layers of vegetables and meat, then top with remaining vegetables.
4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
6. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll.
7. Top with cheese if desired.
8. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

ground beef, sandwich rolls, red pepper, black pepper, salt, sweet red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, italian sausage

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/hearty-italian-sandwiches-47976 (may not work)