Crockpot Sausage Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

    2 to 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed
    1 tablespoon cooking oil
    1 to 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausages
    1 large clove garlic, minced
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    1 can (15 ounces) stewed tomatoes
    2 cups chicken broth
    1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
    1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    2 medium green bell peppers, seeded, chopped

Preparation:

Lightly grease or spray slow cooker; place potatoes in bottom of pot.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage links and brown. Slice links into 1-inch pieces and transfer to slow cooker. Add garlic and onion. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Pour mixture over the sausages in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW setting 8 to 10 hours, until potatoes are tender. Add bell pepper about 1 hour before serving.
Serve as is, with crusty bread, or with rice.
Serves 6.