Crock Pot Sausage Peppers (Printer-Friendly)
Tender Italian sausage paired with sautéed peppers and onions, slow cooked for deep, comforting flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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1 lb Italian sweet sausage links
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Vegetables
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1 large green bell pepper, sliced
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1 large red bell pepper, sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Make This:
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Slice green and red bell peppers along with the onion into thin strips and place them in the slow cooker.
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Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the sliced vegetables. Pour marinara sauce and tomato paste on top, then stir gently to combine.
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Cover and cook on low heat in the slow cooker for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sausage links and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. This step is optional but enhances flavor.
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Add the browned sausages to the slow cooker with the vegetables. Cover and cook on low for an additional 4 hours, stirring every hour carefully to avoid breaking the sausages.
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Remove sausages if desired and slice them. Return to the slow cooker, stir gently, and serve hot either on their own, over pasta, or on sandwich buns as preferred.
# Additional Notes:
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Leftovers can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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Oven alternative: Bake sausage and vegetables at 400°F for 25-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
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Serve with sides such as mac and cheese, grilled vegetables, or fried potatoes for a complete meal.