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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers?

As written, 375 minutes: 15 of prep and 360 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4, at 6 hours.

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers reach?

For Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Italian seasoning in Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers?

The entry for Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers calls for 2 tsp Italian seasoning. In its place: Equal parts dried oregano, basil and thyme, with a little rosemary.

How hot is Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers?

Moderately. The heat in Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How much protein is in Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 32 g of protein in about 410 calories, alongside 32 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 600 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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