This Crockpot Sausage and Peppers Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that combines savory sausage with sweet bell peppers and onions. Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker does all the work.
Using a Crockpot makes this meal easy to prepare, and you can customize it with your favorite types of sausage and peppers. Serve it over rice, pasta, or in a sub for a satisfying meal.
Easy Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
This dish features sliced sausage cooked with bell peppers and onions in a savory tomato sauce. The slow cooking process melds the flavors together beautifully, and it takes about 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high to cook, serving approximately 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice the sausage, bell peppers, and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Place the sliced sausage, bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the Crockpot. Pour the diced tomatoes over the top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the mixture and serve hot over rice, pasta, or in a sub roll. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Total Time: 3-6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
