Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers
Get ready for a hearty, flavor-packed meal with this recipe for Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings! This easy slow-cooker dish combines juicy Italian sausage—choose from mild, hot, or sweet varieties—with vibrant bell peppers, tender onions, and a rich tomato base infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe simmers to perfection over several hours, letting all the flavors meld beautifully. Serve it over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or tucked into a crusty hoagie roll for an irresistible sandwich. It's a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers, slow cooker recipes, sausage and peppers, easy dinner recipes, Italian-inspired meals.
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Ingredients
- 6 links Italian sausage (mild, hot, or sweet)
- 3 medium Bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
- 1 large Onion
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Brown the Italian sausage links on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side, then set aside. (No need to cook through; they will finish cooking in the crock pot.)
Step 3
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips, and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 4
In the bottom of your crock pot, layer half of the sliced peppers and onions.
Step 5
Place the browned sausage links on top of the peppers and onions in a single layer.
Step 6
Add the remaining peppers and onions over the sausage.
Step 7
Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juices) evenly over the top.
Step 8
Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
Step 9
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the sausage is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Step 10
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Step 11
Serve the Italian sausage and peppers as-is, over rice or pasta, or in a hoagie roll for a hearty sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1448.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1763.7 |
| Total Fat 130.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 315mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5232.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.5g | |
| Protein 79.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 272.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2951.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories