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Sausage and Peppers Sloppy Joes

5 from 1 vote
Sausage and Peppers Sloppy Joes combine the bold, savory flavors of classic Italian sausage and peppers with the messy, comforting vibe of a traditional Sloppy Joe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Lbs. Ground Pork
  • 2 Tbl Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 Onion Medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 2 Cups Tomato Puree
  • 2 Tbl Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbl Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 6 Buns Brioche or hamburger buns
  • 6 Slices Cheese Cheddar, American, Provolone or your choice
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional

Method
 

  1. In a heavy bottomed skillet, or a Dutch oven, on medium-high heat add olive oil, ground pork fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper, breaking it up with a potato masher as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, onion and bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat to medium before adding in the tomato puree, brown sugar, cider vinegar and chicken stock, cooking until saucy and reduced (about 10 minutes).
    Serve on the buns with slice of your preferred cheese.
    sausage and peppers sloppy joes

Notes

This is a very adaptable recipe. You can add other spices, ingredients, or whatever you like to suit it to your taste. Perfect for Superbowl parties.