Description
Looking for a flavorful, fuss-free dinner idea? This Easy Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers recipe checks all the boxes. It’s a delicious and satisfying option for busy weeknights, weekend gatherings, or make-ahead lunches. Juicy Italian sausage is slow-cooked to perfection with colorful bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s one of those classic, easy recipes that never fails. Perfect as a quick dinner, sandwich filling, or served over pasta, this dish is packed with savory goodness. Whether you’re after hearty comfort food or just searching for new easy dinner ideas, this one will become a favorite in your rotation. The flavors are bold, the texture is tender, and the prep is minimal. Comforting, family-friendly, and irresistibly good!
Ingredients
- 6 Italian sausages (sweet or spicy)
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausages on all sides (2–3 minutes per side), then set aside.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Layer the sliced onions and peppers in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the sausages on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the tomato sauce over everything.
- Sprinkle in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- (Optional) Slice sausages before serving and stir to coat in sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)