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Crockpot Sausage and Peppers

Crockpot Sausage and Peppers combines bell peppers, onions, and sausages with a delicious homemade sauce right in the slow cooker. This dinner recipe is light on work and big on taste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: low carb crock pot recipes, low carb recipes, slow cooker
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian Sausages (if your family doesn't eat pork, there are great Italian turkey sausages on the market - read recommendations here)
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar (read why we add sugar here)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into slices
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into slices
  • 1 small yellow onion cut into slices
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  • Brown the sausages on both sides, approximately 2 mintues for each side.
  • In the base of a slow cooker, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and epper.
  • Add in the peppers and onions and then put the sausages on top. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Top the sausages with shredded mozzarella. Turn the crockpot to high and cook for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1482mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 4mg