Hearty Italian Sandwiches Recipes

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

HEARTY ITALIAN GRILLED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 4 bread slices with 2 Tbsp. mayo.
• Top with cheese, turkey, tomatoes and second bread slice. Spread outside of sandwiches with remaining mayo.
• Cook in skillet on medium heat until lightly browned on both sides.

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown beef and sausage; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a slow cooker; top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers of vegetables and met, then top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

SLOW COOKER HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brown meat.
• After meat is browned, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper and garlic and simmer until flavors blend, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• In slow cooker, place 1/3 of onions and peppers.
• Top with 1/2 of meat.
• Repeat layers of vegetables and meat, topping with remaining vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Using slotted spoon, serve 1 cup of mixture on bun. Top with shredded cheese.

CIABATTA DELI SANDWICHES: A HEARTY ITALIAN-STYLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread desired amount of mayonnaise on each ciabatta's top and bottom.
• Layer the ciabatta bottoms with shredded lettuce, salt and peppered tomato slices, onion and pepper rings, mozzarella, basil leaves, the deli meats, and sliced olives. (NOTE: You can mix-up the order of these ingredients to your liking.)
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cover with the ciabatta tops.
• Cut the ciabatta sandwiches in half on the diagonal and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Take a few books and set on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down and soak in the vinaigrette.
• Unwrap and enjoy!
• ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Mix all ingredients in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 6 (2-tablespoon) servings. Prep Time: 5 minutes.

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES RECIPE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium he until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place a third of theonions and peppers in a slow cooker; top with half of meat mixture. Repeat layers of vegetables and meat, then top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt pepper and pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetable: tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desire Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown beef and sausage; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a slow cooker; top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers of vegetables and met, then top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.