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- What Are Italian Sausage And Peppers?
- How To Make Crock Pot Sausage And Peppers
- Slow Cooker Sausage And Peppers FAQs
- Sausage, Peppers And Onions Storage Instructions
- What To Serve With Slow Cooker Sausage And Peppers
- More Healthy Crock Pot Recipes
- Tools To Make Italian Sausage And Peppers in a Slow Cooker
- Crock Pot Sausage And Peppers Recipe
Grab your slow cooker and let it do all of the heavy lifting for this easy Italian sausage and peppers recipe! Sausage, peppers and onions are slow cooked with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, for a delicious Crock Pot sausage and peppers meal that requires only a few minutes of your active time. It’s beyond easy to make this Italian comfort food dinner that’s both healthy and flavorful.
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a keto slow cooker recipe, and it was about time to bring it back with these slow cooker sausage and peppers.
Since I’m such a huge fan of Italian food – it’s fresh and comforting, yet easy to make healthy – that’s the spin I went with here. I use similar flavors in a super easy sausage sheet pan meal I have in my Easy Keto Cookbook, too.
If you like this sausage and marinara combo, you’ll also find it in sausage stuffed zucchini, crustless pizza, and Italian stuffed artichokes if you dip ’em in marinara.
What Are Italian Sausage And Peppers?
This authentic Italian sausage and peppers recipe combines slow cooked bell peppers, onions, Italian sausages, and marinara sauce.
It all cooks together for an incredibly flavorful and delicious meal. And the slow cooker does what it does best – makes everything super juicy and tender.
How To Make Crock Pot Sausage And Peppers
This Italian sausage and peppers recipe is incredibly simple and takes just a few minutes to prep for cooking. Then, you can let the slow cooker do all the work!
- Brown Italian sausages. Brown sausages on each side in a skillet with olive oil, just until browned.
FYI: The sausages don’t need to be fully cooked here! We’re just browning them in this step to lock in flavor.
- Slice and toss veggies in the slow cooker. Toss together the bell peppers, onions, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Add marinara. Pour marinara over the veggies, then nestle the sausages on top.
- Cook sausage & peppers. Cook in the slow cooker for several hours, until sausages are cooked through, and peppers and onions are soft.
TIP: Add extra flavor and moisture by spooning some of the liquid from the slow cooker over the sausage and peppers. It’s delicious!
Slow Cooker Sausage And Peppers FAQs
Which onion should I use for sausage and peppers?
This Crock Pot recipe for Italian sausage, peppers, and onions will work great with any type of onion. I’ve used white onion in this dish, but feel free to use what you have on hand – red, white, or yellow.
Do slow cooker sausages really need to be browned in a pan first?
Yes and no. You can skip the browning if you’re really in a rush, but I promise it’s worth it if you can brown the sausages first. It only takes a couple of minutes and adds so much flavor.
Are sausage and peppers healthy?
Yes, this sausage & peppers recipe is healthy! It’s loaded with protein and vegetables. It’s a great meal for just about anyone, as it’s grain-free, gluten-free, paleo, whole30 friendly, low carb, and…
Are sausage and peppers keto?
Yes, this sausage, peppers and onions recipe is keto friendly, as well. Each serving has 10.3 grams net carbs.
Sausage, Peppers And Onions Storage Instructions
Can you make this ahead?
Yes, you can easily make this dish a day or two in advance. You could also prep the peppers and onions, so they are ready to go and then you can throw everything in the slow cooker the day-of.
How to store cooked Italian sausage, peppers, and onions:
If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can sausage and peppers be frozen?
Yes, you can also freeze the Crock Pot sausage and peppers for 2-3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating again.
How to reheat slow cooker Italian sausage and peppers:
Reheat in the microwave, or a covered hot skillet with a splash of water or broth, until heated through.
What To Serve With Slow Cooker Sausage And Peppers
Crock Pot sausage peppers and onions don’t need much, so a simple side will do the trick:
- Rolls – Serve with keto garlic cheese bread, fathead dinner rolls, or keto hot dog buns to eat the slow cooker sausage and peppers like a sub.
- Simple Greens – A simple green salad makes a great side to slow cooker sausage peppers and onions, just top with Caesar dressing, Italian dressing, or even Greek dressing.
- Salads – If you want a heartier salad than just greens, try cauliflower potato salad, or going with the Italian theme, avocado Caprese salad.
- Cauliflower Rice – A great base to soak up any extra sauce. Of course, if you or your family aren’t low carb, regular rice works as well.
- Marinara – I recommend extra marinara on the side for dipping!
More Healthy Crock Pot Recipes
If you like this sausage and peppers Crock Pot recipe, you might like some of my other healthy Crock Pot recipes:
- Slow Cooker Barbacoa – Rich and flavorful, like your favorite Mexican restaurant, but super quick to throw together.
- Crock Pot Whole Chicken – Just 15 minutes to prep and you’ve got a whole chicken that practically cooks itself.
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast -It’s easy to make a smaller-scale turkey dinner, and takes only 10 minutes to prep.
- Chicken Cacciatore – Two options for prep: a simple 10-minute option, or option two that takes a little bit longer but adds more flavor to the dish.
- Parmesan Chicken Wings – Yes, you can cook wings in the slow cooker! And these need just 4 ingredients, plus salt and pepper.
Tools To Make Italian Sausage And Peppers in a Slow Cooker
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- Skillet – You’ll use this nonstick skillet for everything from omelets to Crock Pot sausage and peppers.
- Slow Cooker – Love the digital timer on this version. It lets me control the time more than the older ones that just have default times for High or Low.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the sausage links. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, just until browned on the outside. (They will not be cooked inside.)
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Meanwhile, combine the bell peppers, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Toss to coat. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the vegetables.
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When the sausage links are browned, place them into the slow cooker on top of the vegetables.
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Cook for 4-5 hours on Low or 2-3 hours on High, until the sausages are cooked through.
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Serving size: 1 sausage link + 3/4 cup vegetables
Nutrition info is calculated using no-sugar-added sausages.
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9 Comments
Robert
Great recipe. I make sausage and peppers all the time, it s one of my favorite meals. But I have never done it in a slow cooker before. So easy to prepare it this way and it tastes fabulous
Jordan
Optional: For firmer peppers and onions, you can wait to add them in until the final hour or two of cooking, on top….. I find that using the peppers & onions as a bottom base/cushion, directly against the hot crock pot, disintegrated them. (Especially over 4-5 hours). Perhaps it’s just my pot. However ther veg cook rapidly. An easy and tasty recipe, with or without roll. Thanks. Trying to rate 5 stars..won’t allow me..they keep disappearing..
Annemarie
Can you use frozen peppers and onions, or would it add too much water? Or thaw them first, Thanks. This is my first recipe. Can’t wait to try it!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Annemarie, Yes frozen will work, but I would thaw them first. Enjoy!
Vannetta Battle
As usual your recipes don’t disappoint. I did add extra broth because I was afraid of the dreaded Instant Pot burn message. Mistake because the peppers be onions release liquid as well. It still came out good and it actually got better over night because the flavors marinated more. My husband who’s from Chicago and grew up eating Italian sausage said it was a winner and to add it to the rotation .
Rooster
Did you use sweet or hot Italian sausages?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rooster, I used a mild Italian sausage, but feel free to use whatever suits your tastes here. Any of these options would go with the tomato and pepper flavors!
Taryn
This is one of our favorite crock pot recipes.
Nellie Tracy
This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. Love it!