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Slow Cooker Sausages with Peppers and Onions

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring juicy sausages slow-cooked with sweet bell peppers and onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausages
  • 1 lb Italian Sausages Use sweet or spicy based on preference.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Sliced; use a mix of colors for visual appeal.
  • 1 large Onion Sliced; yellow or red onions work well.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Adds a nice herbal flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Enhances the Italian flavor profile.
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low sodium preferred.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz; undrained.

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. This helps them cook evenly and blend well with the sausages.
  2. Mince the garlic finely to release its flavor during cooking.
Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
  1. Place the sliced bell peppers and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. This allows them to cook down and infuse their flavors into the sausages.
  2. Add the minced garlic on top of the vegetables.
  3. Place the Italian sausages on top of the vegetables. This positioning allows the sausages to baste in their own juices.
Add Seasoning and Sauce
  1. Sprinkle the dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over the sausages.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the entire mixture. The liquid will help keep everything moist and flavorful as it cooks.
Cook the Dish
  1. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Cooking on low allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  2. After cooking, check the sausages for doneness. They should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
Serve
  1. Once cooked, gently stir the mixture to combine the flavors. Serve the sausages with the peppers and onions over rice, pasta, or in a hoagie roll.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for an added touch of color and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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