Fool-Proof Sausage and Peppers

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I love recipes that require almost no work or skill and have great flavor. Today’s meal is sausage and peppers. This meal is a perfect example of simple cooking. You can have this prepped in 10 minutes and leave it in the crock pot for hours. It only gets better!

I use 2 packs of packaged sausages, usually one hot and one sweet. I start by heating up my pan on medium, and while the pan is heating I make a thin slice over each sausage to remove the casings. This is not a requirement, I just prefer no casings. They won’t hurt you, so you don’t have to remove them.

Next I brown the sausages on all sides in the pan. I want them to get a bit of a crust. Once the sausages are done I just throw them in the crock pot. I slice 2 red peppers, 2 green peppers, and 1 onion. Toss the veggies in with the sausages and turn the crock pot to low for 4 hours.

There are some variations. I think they come out perfectly as is, but if you want them to be in more juice you can add some water or chicken broth. I also know some people who add a can of diced tomatoes for another veggie flavor. You can experiment and see what you like!

Sausage and peppers is a versatile meal. It can be served at dinner with rice, polenta, or potatoes. It’s also great on some fresh rolls at a party. If you’re low carb, you can also eat them plain! No matter what you decide, I guarantee your belly will be satisfied.

*You can also let the sausages cool and store ingredients in the freezer for a quick crock pot meal later!

Enjoy!