Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers are delicious and rich in flavor, with sweet bell peppers and Italian sausages. An easy crockpot dinner recipe.
Servings: 4 - 6
Equipment
- 6 quart Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 19 ounce package 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 ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
To Serve - Choose Your Favorite
- Hoagie Buns
- Cooked Rice
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cooked Pasta
Instructions
- Brown the sausage links on all sides in a large skillet over medium heat. This helps to enhance their flavor and texture. Transfer the browned sausages to the slow cooker.
- Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the bottom of a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Arrange the browned sausages over the top of the vegetables.
- Pour the can of crushed tomatoes and the chicken broth over the sausages and vegetables.
- Add the Italian seasoning, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), kosher salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the sausages are cooked through and the peppers are tender.
- Optional Step: Once cooking is complete, remove the sausages from the slow cooker and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Return the sliced sausages to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the peppers and sauce.
- Serve on a hoagie roll or with rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Can this Recipe be Made Without a Slow Cooker?
- Yes it can. The stovetop is a great way to make it.
- Make this recipe on the stovetop: Brown the sausages first, then simmer the browned sausages with the vegetables, tomatoes, and seasonings in a large pot over low heat for about 1-2 hours until the sausages are cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- For firmer vegetables, add them in about the last 30 minutes of cook time.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal
