Italian Sloppy Joes
Loaded with deliciousness, this Italian Sloppy Joes recipe is beyond OMG! It’s another tasty version of this famous sandwich!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup yellow onions, diced
- 1/2 cup red peppers, diced
- ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
- 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 cups marinara sauce see Recipe
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning see Recipe
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (only if using mild Italian sausage) Footnote
- freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
- 4 brioche buns
- butter as needed
- 4 slices Provolone cheese (substitute Mozzarella or Fontina cheese)
- 1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley, for garnish tips & tricks
Directions
- In a large skillet, add Italian sausage, turn the heat on medium-high, and cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces.
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop up the meat to a bowl and set aside.
- Drain excess fat and keep only 1 tbsp.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and red peppers; season with salt and pepper. Sauté the veggies for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in marinara sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground mixed peppercorns; return meat to the skillet.
- When it starts simmering, place the lid ajar, and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens – if it bubbles too much, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- While the sauce is simmering, butter brioche buns and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Toast them under the broiler set on “Low” for 2 minutes.
- To assemble…Spoon meat sauce onto bottom buns and place a slice of cheese.
- Transfer under the broiler set on “Low” for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starts to bubble.
- Remove from the heat, sprinkle on fresh chopped parsley, place top buns and enjoy!
Notes
Footnote:If using hot Italian sausage, omit the red pepper flakes.