Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Servings
6
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Description
This recipe layers sliced bell peppers and onions at the bottom of a slow cooker, seasoned lightly with salt and pepper, then topped with Italian sausage browned to develop a crust and enhance flavor. Slow cooking on low for 6-7 hours, or high for about 4 hours, softens the vegetables and allows the sausage juices to mingle with the peppers and onions, producing a rich, tender filling.
The final mix can be served directly or spooned onto French bread for a sandwich-style meal. The dish delivers balanced textures, with the softened vegetables complementing the meaty sausage. Slow cooking provides ease and a well-developed taste without much active preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 white onion *sliced
- 1 red onion *sliced
- 1 red pepper *sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lb Italian sausage *cut into small chunks
- French bread *optional
Instructions
- Place peppers and onions on bottom of slow cooker.
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top.
- In a skillet, add the sausage and cook on medium-high until both sides are browned.
- Add sausage on top of peppers/onions in slow cooker.
- Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or high for about 4 hours.
- Once finished, place meat mixture onto French bread and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1282IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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