Pizza Joe Sandwiches

 

2

pounds lean ground beef

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

1

small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce

1

package (3 1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped (3/4 cup)

1

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

18

sandwich buns, split

2

cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)

• 1 Cook beef and onion in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture into cooker. Stir in bell pepper, pizza sauce, pepperoni, basil and oregano.
• 3 Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
• 4 Serve beef mixture with buns and cheese. Beef mixture will hold on low heat setting up to 4 hours.