Hearty Italian Sandwiches

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 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 and toasted
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

lean ground beef, italian sausage, onions, green peppers, sweet red peppers, salt, pepper, red pepper, sandwich rolls, cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-italian-sandwiches/ (may not work)