Sloppy Giuseppes Recipes

SLOPPY GIUSEPPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, fennel seed, chili powders, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a large skillet over medium heat cook the sausage mixture until browned.
• Remove it from the pan and set aside; drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the skillet.
• Return the SKILLET to medium heat and add the onions and garlic.
• Cook until the onions are soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
• Add the red wine, then stir in the tomato paste, pureed tomatoes, and dried oregano.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and add the cooked sausage.
• Turn the heat down and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• If mixture is too thick, thin it with a little broth or water.

SLOPPY GIUSEPPE'S

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage on med-high heat until just done; breaking up into small bits. Drain off grease.
• To the skillet add the tomato sauce and seasonings; stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened; about 5 minutes.
• Serve on toasted Italian buns or bread.

SLOPPY GIUSEPPE SLIDERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage. Brown sausage well, breaking up links into small pieces with a wooden spoon as they cook.
• 2. Add onion, vinegar, salt, black pepper and optional red pepper flakes; stir until onion is tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add sauce; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until liquid has almost completely evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• 3. Preheat broiler. Brush cut sides of roll tops lightly with oil. Arrange all roll slices, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.
• 4. Using an ice cream scoop, pile equal amounts of sausage mixture onto roll bottoms; sprinkle lightly with parmesan. Top each with 1 slice of mozzarella. Place briefly under broiler, watching carefully, until mozzarella is melted and roll tops are toasted. Arrange roll tops over melted mozzarella and serve.