Crock Pot Hot and Spicy Sausage
Get ready to fire up your taste buds with this Crock Pot Hot and Spicy Sausage recipe! Featuring bold and zesty flavors, this slow-cooked dish combines hearty spicy Italian sausage, tender bell peppers, and aromatic garlic with a fiery tomato-based sauce spiced with hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and herbs like oregano and basil. Perfectly browned sausage links infused with a medley of rich flavors make this a versatile meal that's ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings. Simply prep in just 15 minutes, let your crock pot work its magic, and serve over fluffy rice, paired with crusty bread, or as a standout appetizer. This recipe is a must-try for fans of bold, spicy comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces spicy Italian sausage links
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Slice the spicy Italian sausage links into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
Dice the onion into small pieces and slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausages and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Transfer the browned sausages and the sautéed vegetables into the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the sausages are fully cooked and tender, and the flavors have melded together.
Before serving, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or hot sauce if desired.
Serve the hot and spicy sausages over cooked rice, with crusty bread, or as an appetizer on their own. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 870 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 625 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
