Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
A hearty, flavorful dish featuring savory Italian sausage, colorful peppers, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
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 Crushed Tomatoes
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) Adjust based on spice preference
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
- to taste Hoagie Buns, Cooked Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Cooked Pasta Choose one or more options for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the sausages by heating a large skillet over medium heat and cooking the sausage links until browned on all sides.
- While sausages are browning, slice the bell peppers and onion and mince the garlic.
- Transfer browned sausages to the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Layer the sliced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the browned sausages over the vegetables.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the mixture.
- Add the Italian seasoning, dried basil, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 5-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- For serving, you can slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces before serving.
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Notes
For a variation, try adding zucchini, mushrooms, or carrots. Adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish with parsley or Parmesan cheese for added flavor.