SLOW-COOKER PIZZA JOES

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Serve two kid favorites in one with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and more added to ground beef sauce for sandwich buns.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1/2 medium)
2 jars (14 oz each) pizza sauce
1 package (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
18 sandwich buns, split
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture into slow cooker. Stir in bell pepper, pizza sauce, pepperoni, basil and oregano.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 4 to 6 hours.
  • To assemble sandwiches, spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture onto bottom halves of buns. Top each with scant 2 tablespoons cheese. Cover with top halves of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 7 g

abshir Zaciimka
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mahnoor Akhtar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success.


Soonita Gaming
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This recipe was a hit with my family and friends.


Onela Ndengane
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this recipe was.


Princess Amirah
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This recipe is a must-try for any slow cooker fan.


Jane Mbofana
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This was a great recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Dora Zekeriya
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


shaman ali ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Razwan Sorani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Broken Glass
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This was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Chasity Morales
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This recipe is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rohit Kumar
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of meat and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Sebastian Flynn
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This was the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It was easy to throw together in the morning, and it was ready when we got home from work.


Donna R Tivoli
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I'm not usually a fan of slow cooker meals, but this one was surprisingly good. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Patience John
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This recipe was a total hit with my family! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. We'll definitely be making this again.