Sloppy Giuseppi's Crock Pot

Turn up the flavor with "Sloppy Giuseppi's Crock Pot," a hearty, Italian-inspired twist on the classic sloppy joe. This easy slow-cooker recipe brings together savory ground beef, sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, all simmered in a rich marinara sauce enhanced with tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and a touch of optional heat from crushed red pepper flakes. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dish cooks low and slow to allow the flavors to meld perfectly, making it ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed gatherings. Serve the saucy mixture on soft sandwich rolls, topped with gooey melted mozzarella and fresh basil for a gourmet finish. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, these Sloppy Giuseppi sandwiches will quickly become a household favorite. Keywords: Crock Pot sloppy joe, Italian slow-cooker recipe, Sloppy Giuseppi sandwich, easy family meal, ground beef recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 6 rolls soft sandwich rolls
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to the Crock Pot.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic for 4-5 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Add the mixture to the Crock Pot.

Step 3

Add marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the Crock Pot. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 4

Set the Crock Pot to low heat and cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors meld together.

Step 5

When ready to serve, lightly toast the sandwich rolls, if desired. Spoon the Sloppy Giuseppi mixture onto the bottom half of each roll.

Step 6

Top with grated mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil, if using, then place the top half of the roll on to complete the sandwich.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Italian-inspired Sloppy Giuseppi sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2329.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3568.4

Total Fat 208.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 722.3mg	0%
Sodium 6056.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 47.4g
Protein 221.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1179.8mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 3331.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 24.3%