Grinders (Italian Sloppy Joes)

Grinders (Italian Sloppy Joes)
🍽️ 4 servings
⏱️ Approx Total Cooking Time: ~30 minutes
πŸ’Έ Affordable Everyday Meal.
πŸ›’ Est. Cost: ~$16–$24 CAD total.
Recipe Warnings

Source Quantity Mismatch Warning: The Shop It section lists β€œ3 Mild Italian Sausages or 8 oz” while the Mise It section uses β€œ8 oz Italian Sausage.” This export uses the working Mise It quantity for execution.

Source Integrity Warning: The live page contains broken pricing artifacts, including β€œBuy What I Need $704.78” and distorted per-serving costs. These were removed during export.

Consumer Note: Banana peppers are listed as optional β€œto taste” in the Mise It section, so they are preserved as an optional topping here. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

πŸ›’ SHOP IT

Produce

  • πŸ§„ 3 cloves garlic
  • πŸ§… 1/4 cup yellow onion

Bakery

  • πŸ₯– 4 hoagie rolls

Pantry

  • 🌿 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 🌢️ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • πŸ… 2 tsp tomato paste
  • πŸ… 15 oz tomato sauce
  • πŸ§‚ salt, to taste
  • ⚫ black pepper, to taste

Dairy

  • πŸ§€ 4 slices mozzarella

Meat & Seafood

  • πŸ– 8 oz mild Italian sausage
  • πŸ₯© 8 oz ground sirloin or ground beef

Canned & Pickled

  • 🌢️ sliced banana peppers, to taste (optional)

Oils & Vinegars

  • πŸ«’ 2 Tbsp olive oil

πŸ”ͺ MISE IT

Sauce Pan [Medium Saucepan]

  • πŸ«’ Measure 1 Tbsp olive oil.

Sauce Aromatic [Mini Bowl]

  • πŸ§„ Mince 1 clove garlic.

Sauce Base [Medium Bowl]

  • πŸ… Measure 15 oz tomato sauce.
  • πŸ… Measure 2 tsp tomato paste.
  • 🌿 Measure 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
  • 🌢️ Measure 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

Meat Pan Fat [10-inch Skillet or Saute Pan]

  • πŸ«’ Measure 1 Tbsp olive oil.

Meat Filling [Medium Bowl]

  • πŸ– Measure 8 oz mild Italian sausage.
  • πŸ₯© Measure 8 oz ground sirloin or ground beef.
  • πŸ§… Buzz 1/4 cup yellow onion.

Meat Aromatic [Mini Bowl]

  • πŸ§„ Mince 2 cloves garlic.

Rolls [Cookie Sheet]

  • πŸ₯– Split and toast 4 hoagie rolls.

Toppings [Plate]

  • πŸ§€ Lay out 4 slices mozzarella.
  • 🌢️ Set out sliced banana peppers to taste, if using.

🍳 MAKE IT

  1. 1
    πŸ”₯ Preheat the broiler and move a rack to about 6 inches from the element. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. 2
    πŸ«’ Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3
    πŸ§„ Add 1 clove minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  4. 4
    πŸ… Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the sauce on low.
  5. 5
    πŸ«’ Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    πŸ– Add the Italian sausage, ground sirloin or ground beef, and buzzed onion. Cook until fully cooked, about 10 minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  7. 7
    πŸ₯„ Drain off the drippings, leaving about 1 Tbsp of drippings in the pan. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  8. 8
    πŸ§„ Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  9. 9
    πŸ§‚ Season the meat filling and the sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  10. 10
    πŸ₯– Divide the meat mixture over the toasted hoagie rolls.
  11. 11
    πŸ… Spoon the sauce over the meat, then top with the mozzarella and banana peppers, if using. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  12. 12
    πŸ”₯ Broil the grinders until the mozzarella melts, about 1 minute. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  13. 13
    🍽️ SERVE!

πŸ› οΈ Tools

  • Cookie sheet
  • Broiler
  • Medium saucepan
  • 10-inch skillet or saute pan
Mise It! Shop It!
Overbuy Cost Have it!
$$$
Buy What I Need $704.78
Cost of All Ingredients$191.01
Cost Per Serving (All ingredients)$189.31
Overbuy and Pantry Investment10%

All prices in Canadian dollars and cost sourced from www.walmart.ca as of recipe publish date