Sausage, Pepper & Onion Sloppy Joes – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1½ to 2 pounds ground pork
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cubanelle peppers, cut into small dice
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
• 1½ to 2 cups chicken stock, depending on how sloppy you like it!
• 4 individual ciabatta rolls
• 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• ½ cup basil, chopped