Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

Name: Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 links Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot); 2 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 green bell pepper, sliced; 2 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can canned diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp olive oil

Italian sausage links slow-cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions in a savory tomato sauce - a low-carb dinner that is equally at home on its own or stuffed in a roll.

375 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

ItalianDinnerSlow CookerLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 links Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot)
2 red bell pepper, sliced
2 green bell pepper, sliced
2 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the 8 links Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot) on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to the slow cooker.
2

In the slow cooker, layer the 2 medium sliced into rings yellow onion, 2 sliced red bell pepper, and 2 sliced green bell pepper over and around the Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot).
3

In a small bowl, mix together the 1 can drained canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Pour over the vegetables.
4

Cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours), until the Italian pork sausage links (sweet or hot) reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the peppers are tender.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve as is for a low-carb meal, or place in rolls.

Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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