Slow Cooker Pizza Joes Recipes

PIZZA SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Stir in the pizza sauce, pepperoni and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Spoon 2/3 cup beef mixture onto each bun; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Replace tops. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns.

SLOPPY PIZZA JOES

Steps:

• Use a 12" skillet to cook the beef and onion over medium heat till done. Drain the beef and onions.
• Spray a 3.5 - 4 qt slow cooker with cooking spray and spoon the beef mixture into the slow cooker, add pepper, basil, oregano, pepperoni and sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
• Spoon mixture into buns and sprinkle with the mozzarella.

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE PIZZA SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix sausage, stir-fry vegetables, pepperoni, pizza sauce and Italian seasoning in cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
• Stir in tomatoes. To serve, fill buns with sausage mixture and sprinkle with cheese.