Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
This hearty dish combines flavorful sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic herbs, slow-cooked to perfection in one pot, making it perfect for busy weeknights and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 19 ounces Italian Sausage Links (sweet or hot, 5-count)
- 2 large Bell Peppers (sliced; any color)
- 1 large Yellow Onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 14.5 ounces can Crushed Tomatoes
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
Seasonings
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) Add for heat
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
- Hoagie Buns
- Cooked Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Cooked Pasta Options for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the sausages in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
- Slice the bell peppers and onions into thin strips and mince the garlic cloves.
- Transfer the browned sausages to the slow cooker.
Layering Ingredients
- Layer the sliced bell peppers at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onions and minced garlic on top.
- Arrange the browned sausages on top of the vegetables.
Cooking
- Pour the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the sausage and vegetable mix.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, dried basil, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
- Once cooked, stir the mixture in the slow cooker and serve on hoagie buns, rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
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Notes
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or types of sausage. For added heat, consider incorporating jalapeños or cayenne pepper.