Slow Cooker Italian Sausage And Peppers In Crockpot Southern Plate Food

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS (LOW-CARB, SLOW COOKER CROCK POT)

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From The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook by Kitty Broihier & Kimberly Mayone. "This classic combination doesn't get much easier! For crisp vegetables, add the peppers and onions halfway through cooking, being sure to stir them in with the sausages." Can be garnished with a dollop of sour cream. Easy add-in for the dish is mushrooms (7 oz can of sliced, drained mushrooms is recommended).

Provided by NELady

Categories Easy

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 lbs Italian sausages, cut in half crosswise
3 bell peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

Add all ingredients to the slow cooker crock and toss well to coat vegetables and sausage pieces with the oil and spices.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.4, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 1975, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 29.8

CROCK POT ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS IS A COZY SUPPER FOR BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKNIGHTS

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This Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is filled with so much robust flavor, your family will think you stood over the stove all day long!

Provided by Krista Marshall

Categories Sandwich, Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-lbs mild Italian sausages
2 cups marinara sauce
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
1 cup shredded pizza style cheese
hoagie buns
dried parsley, for garnish
grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
dried red pepper, for serving

Steps:

Grease slow cooker insert. Add sausages. Top with sliced vegetables. Sprinkle with seasonings. Pour marinara over. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir well. Serve on hoagie buns topped with cheese, over pasta or as is.

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CROCK-POT ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

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Taken from busycooks.about.com. This updated version of Italian sausage and peppers cooks in the crockpot.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 lbs Italian turkey sausage
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
14 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine or 1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook turkey sausage in heavy skillet over medium heat until browned, turning occasionally.
Layer half of the onions on bottom of 3-4 quart crockpot, then add half of the peppers.
Add all of the browned turkey sausage, then the rest of the onions and peppers.
Add bay leaves and other spices.
Combine diced undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine in small bowl and mix well to blend.
Pour over mixture in crockpot.
Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.