Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: January 28, 2015

Sloppy Joes are an American classic.  They messy burgers are a trademark food beginning in the 1940's.  The Italian version of this "loose meat sandwich" is a riff on the traditional recipe with bolder, more flavorful ingredients.  It lies somewhere in between a meatball sub sandwich and a sloppy Joe.  A sloppy Giuseppe is flavored with onions, garlic, red bell peppers, oregano and of course, ketchup.  The meat mixture is spooned onto a soft bun and topped with a mountain of mozzarella cheese.  This sandwich is great for parties because everyone can eat at one time and you are not stuck in front of the grill.
Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders
	Ingredients:
	2 Tbsp. olive oil
	2 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
	1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
	3 garlic cloves, finely minced
	1 lb. ground beef
	1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
	1/2 cup ketchup
	1 tsp. oregano
	1 to 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
	kosher salt and freshly ground black peppe,r to taste
	1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
	Slider Rolls
	Directions:
Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the onions, red bell pepper and garlic and cook until onions begin to appear translucent, about 5 minutes.
	Step 2: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add marinara sauce, ketchup, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.
	Step 3: Ladle beef mixture onto rolls. Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve hot.