Crockpot Sausage, Bell Peppers, and Onions
Slow cooker sausage, bell peppers & onions is an easy recipe that can be served any night of the week. Using simple and affordable ingredients, this tasty sausage recipe is packed with flavor. Instructions to make this healthy recipe in the Instant Pot are also included
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 24 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 3 bell peppers, sliced or chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced or chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or another dried herb)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil of your choice (for Instant Pot only)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6 hours.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add the oil, onion, and bell pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes or util the veggies are soft. Add the garlic & cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.
- Pour in broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
- Add all the remaining ingredients. Stir to mix well.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 7 minutes. When cooking time is complete, carefully quick-release the pressure.