Slow Cooker Sausage With Peppers And Onions

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Slow Cooker Sausage With Peppers And Onions

Slow cooker sausage with peppers and onions is an easy dinner to feed a crowd. Sweet Italian sausage simmers with a medley of red and green peppers, onions and marinara sauce for a satisfying easy meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Sandwich

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 435kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

4 red bell peppers seeded & sliced into strips
4 green bell peppers seeded & sliced into strips
1 large yellow onion peeled & sliced
salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 19 oz pkgs sweet Italian sausages
buns for serving

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Instructions

Add all of the vegetables to the bowl of a slow cooker, then top them with the seasonings.
4 red bell peppers, 4 green bell peppers, 1 large yellow onion, salt & pepper, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
Pour the marinara sauce overtop, then gently stir to combine.
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring halfway through.
Sear the sausages with butter in a skillet, on both sides, then transfer them to the slow cooker.
2 tbsp butter, 2 19 oz pkgs sweet Italian sausages
Cover and continue cooking for 4 more hours, stirring every hour.
Serve warm in buns, and enjoy!

Notes

You can save yourself prep time and buy sliced pepper and onion strips in the produce section of your grocery store. Keep in mind you will more than likely need more than one package depending on the size your grocer carries.
Do not substitute frozen peppers and onions. They will get mushy.
This recipe makes 10 servings, but you can easily cut it in half if you aren't serving a crowd.
While I serve it as buns for sandwiches, you can also spoon it over cooked pasta.
Adjust the seasoning based on the sauce you are using and your personal preferences.

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