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Easy Crockpot Sausage and Peppers Sub Sandwiches

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Slow-cooked Italian sausage with sweet bell peppers and onions served in soft sub rolls, perfect for an effortless, hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
  • 3 large bell peppers (mixed colors: red, green, yellow), sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added optional
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large sub rolls or hoagie buns
  • 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Brown the sausage links on all sides until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Place the browned sausage links in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the sautéed peppers, onions, and garlic over the sausage.
  5. Add the canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the crockpot. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over everything. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and peppers are tender.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice sub rolls open without cutting all the way through. Optionally toast them lightly on a baking sheet.
  8. Assemble sandwiches by placing one or two sausage links into each roll. Spoon peppers and sauce over the sausage. Top with a slice of cheese if using.
  9. Place assembled subs in the oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Broil 1-2 minutes for a golden top if desired, watching carefully.
  10. Let sandwiches cool for a minute or two, then serve immediately.

Notes

Browning the sausage before slow cooking adds flavor but can be skipped for ease. Slice peppers and onions thinly to avoid mushiness. Toast rolls before assembling to prevent sogginess. Check sausage temperature to ensure safety. Sauce can be thickened by cooking uncovered on high for 20-30 minutes if watery.

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Keywords: crockpot, sausage and peppers, sub sandwiches, slow cooker, easy dinner, Italian sausage, comfort food, potluck recipe

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