Crockpot Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown sausage links for 5–6 minutes, turning to color all sides; they will finish cooking in the slow cooker.
2. 2Place peppers, onion and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add tomatoes, broth, oregano and pepper, then arrange sausage on top.
3. 3Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours; the displayed time estimates 5 hours. Pork sausage must reach 160°F in the center and vegetables should be tender.
4. 4About 25 minutes before serving, bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook according to the rice package, usually 15–18 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes and fluff.
5. 5Slice cooked sausage if desired and stir into the sauce. Taste before adding salt. Divide rice among six plates and spoon sausage and peppers over it; finish with basil.
6. 6Refrigerate sausage, sauce and rice in shallow containers within 2 hours for up to 3–4 days. Reheat to 165°F.