Description
Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers is a comforting dish that combines juicy Italian sausage with crisp bell peppers and savory tomatoes. With minimal prep time and the ease of slow cooking, this flavorful meal fills your home with delightful aromas as it simmers throughout the day. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends, serve it over pasta, in a sandwich, or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying feast that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until golden; slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In your crock pot, layer half of the peppers and onions. Add browned sausage on top, then layer with remaining veggies.
- Pour diced tomatoes over everything and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir before serving; enjoy straight from the crock pot or plated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg