Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers with Onions
Warm your home with the delightful aroma of Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers with Onions. This simple, yet flavorful dish features juicy Italian sausages simmered with colorful bell peppers and sweet onions, creating a comforting meal perfect for any weeknight or gathering. With minimal prep time, this recipe allows you to enjoy a hearty dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausages (hot or mild)
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and minced garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Slice sausages into bite-sized pieces.
- In a slow cooker, layer the sautéed onions and garlic, followed by the sliced sausages and bell peppers. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until sausages are tender.
- Stir before serving; enjoy over pasta, rice, or in hoagie rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, brown the sausages before adding them to the slow cooker. - Feel free to mix in other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for variety. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.