Ingredients
The following ingredients have 5 Servings
- 12 ounces grain based chipotle sausage (- I use one package of 4 sausages of Field Roast Mexican Cipotle)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (- 1 large can)
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon chili pepper (- finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 hoagie buns Italian or whole wheat hoagie buns
- Dairy-free Mozzarella cheese, optional ( - I used Chao in my photos)
- Dairy-free parmesan cheese, optional
Instruction
- Cut the casings off of the 'sausages', handling carefully. They will break. The 'sausages' aren't that delicate but be a little gentle.
- Slice the 'sausage' into large chunks, about 4 slices per 'sausage'.
- If you would like to brown the 'sausage' then add oil to a large skillet and heat to medium high.
- Add the sausage to the pan and brown on all sides.
- When done, set aside to cool and then put in the refrigerator.
- While the' sausage' is browning, put all the remaining ingredients (except the buns) in the slow cooker.
- Stir and cook on high 3 hours.
- Carefully add the sausage to the crockpot and leave on high and cook another hour.