Ingredients
- 453 gr. bulk Italian sausage
- 453 gr. lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 170 gr. fresh mushrooms, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 800 gr. pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 115 gr. turkey pepperoni, chopped (turkey is less greasy than the other type)
- 6 large kaiser rolls or 12 smaller hamburger buns, toasted
- 340 gr. mozzarella cheese slices
Method
- Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet until meat is browned, cooked through and crumbled.
- Drain off as much fat as possible.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, pizza sauce, and water.
- Stir to mix.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15′ or until thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pepperoni.
- Serve mixture on toasted buns with slices of mozzarella cheese if desired.