Ingredients
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)
Preparation
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.
