Crockpot Spiced Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A hearty low-carb meal featuring savory sausage simmered with colorful bell peppers and onions in a fragrant spice blend. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 255 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, red bell pepper, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage links
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage links and brown on all sides for 5-6 minutes until the outside is crisp and golden.
2. Step 2: Transfer the sausage to the crockpot. Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced green bell pepper, 1 medium sliced yellow onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Stir the vegetables and spices gently to combine with the sausage.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.