Easy Sausage And Peppers Crock Pot Recipe

June 14, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

Nothing warms the heart and soul like a delicious and comforting bowl of sausage and peppers. This easy sausage and peppers crock pot recipe is the perfect Sunday dinner, or to make ahead and enjoy throughout the week. Simple and savory, it's a great family meal that can easily be thrown together in minutes. With its medley of sweet bell peppers and spicy Italian sausage, this crock pot recipe is sure to please.

Prep Time

This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. All you need to do is dice the peppers and onions, mince the garlic and measure out the seasonings. The crock pot does the rest of the work for you!

Cook Time

This easy sausage and peppers crock pot recipe will cook for 4-6 hours on low heat or 2-3 hours on high heat. You can adjust the cooking time depending on how you like your peppers and sausage. If you prefer them to be cooked a bit longer, go for the low heat for longer cooking time. If you prefer the peppers and sausage to be cooked through but still slightly crunchy, go for the high heat for shorter cooking time.

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
2 bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Place the Italian sausage in the crock pot and turn it on low heat.
2. Add the diced bell peppers, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
3. Pour the chicken broth over the top.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours.
5. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need a crock pot and a knife for dicing the peppers and onions.

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prepping as it makes a lot of servings. Simply store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy throughout the week. You can also freeze this dish for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 245, Fat: 17.4g, Carbohydrates: 5.1g, Protein: 15.3g, Sodium: 617.4mg, Sugar: 2.4g

Recipe Tips

Feel free to customize the recipe to your taste. For sweeter peppers, add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the crock pot. For spicier sausage, add more red pepper flakes.
You can also use sweet Italian sausage, turkey sausage, or even chorizo for a different flavor.
If you prefer, you can also cook the sausage in a skillet on the stovetop. Just make sure to drain off any excess fat before adding it to the crock pot.
This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, potatoes, or a green salad.