Hero’s Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich (Recipe)

Hero’s Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich (Recipe)

Hero's Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

2 lbs. ground sweet Italian sausage

1 lb. ground beef

Salt and pepper to taste

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped

1 large yellow or red onion, chopped

1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp honey

4-5 whole garlic cloves, peeled

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp water

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

8 sub rolls

Sliced provolone cheese

Grated mozzarella cheese

Grated parmesan cheese

Sauce: 

In a saucepan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium high heat. Add the whole garlic cloves, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until soft. Add the crushed and diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper, stir, and heat for 1 minute. Add the sugar and honey, stir, and heat for 1 additional minute. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes.

Vegetables: 

in a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the green, red, and yellow/orange bell peppers, the onion, and mushrooms. Sauté for 3-6 minutes, or until soft. Add the sugar, salt, pepper, plus 2 tablespoons of water. Reduce heat, and cook uncovered until water evaporates. Remove from heat, and cover with lid.

Meat: Prepare another skillet on medium heat. If using cast-iron or stainless steel, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. If using non-stick, no oil is necessary. Crumble ground beef into skillet, and begin browning. Season ground beef with salt and pepper as desired. When beef is half-browned, add the crumbled ground Italian sausage. Cook meat mixture thoroughly until brown, inside and out. Break up larger chunks of meat into smaller pieces as necessary. When meat is well-done, drain the fat, and remove from heat. Before meat cools, add layers of mozzarella and provolone cheese on top of meat, and cover pan to melt cheese.

Assemble Sandwich:

Split sub rolls open. Add sausage and melted cheese. Spoon vegetables on top of sausage. Spoon sauce on top of vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Tip: The leftovers go great when served on top of pasta noodles. 

Hero's Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich (Recipe)

2 lbs. ground sweet Italian sausage 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped 1 large yellow or red onion, chopped 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can (15 oz.)