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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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.)
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips, and mince the garlic cloves.
In the bottom of your crock pot, layer half of the sliced peppers and onions.
Place the browned sausage links on top of the peppers and onions in a single layer.
Add the remaining peppers and onions over the sausage.
Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juices) evenly over the top.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
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.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Serve the Italian sausage and peppers as-is, over rice or pasta, or in a hoagie roll for a hearty sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1366 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 17% | |
*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.
