Description
A savory dish featuring tender sausage and colorful peppers, prepared effortlessly in a crockpot for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sausage (or chicken sausage)
- 2 bell peppers (red and green, sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing, optional)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by prepping your ingredients. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince the garlic. If sautéing, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and sauté until just browned.
- Once the sausage is browned, add it to the crockpot along with the sliced peppers, onion, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with their juice, then sprinkle the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- As the cooking nears completion, give the mixture a good stir and taste it—adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- For a fresh touch, sprinkle some chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
A versatile dish that can be served on rolls, with rice, or over pasta. Add a splash of vinegar or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg