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Hearty Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Created by: Sarah Mock
A rustic wooden table holds a slow cooker filled with a savory sausage casserole, brimming with beans, carrots, and potatoes.
prep time14 minutes
cook time4 hours
total time4 hours 14 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Sausage Links
  • 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil (optional)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoon Flour (optional)
  • ½ Cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Cup Carrots
  • 1 Bell Pepper (large Dice)
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 Teaspoons cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans
  • 3 Cup baby spinach ( finely chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the sausages on the bias into 1-2" pieces. This creates more surface area for browning, which adds extra flavor.
    1 pound Sausage Links
    Sliced uncooked sausage pieces on a wooden cutting board.
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage pieces in a single layer and let them brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Don’t overcrowd the pan—this ensures a good sear.
    2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
    Sliced sausages cooking in a stainless steel pan on a stove.
  • Toss in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
    3 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoon Flour
    A frying pan with pieces of meat being cooked, dusted with flour, on a stovetop.
  • Pour in the wine (or stock) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. These bits are packed with flavor!
    ½ Cup red wine
    Chunks of meat cooking in a pan with a red liquid.
  • Transfer the sausage mixture to the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, Onion, bell pepper, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and cannellini beans. Stir well to combine.
    1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce, 1 Cup Carrots, 1 Bell Pepper, 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 2 Teaspoons cumin, 2 Teaspoons Paprika, 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans, 1 large Onion
    A slow cooker sausage casserole brimming with ground meat, succulent white beans, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant sliced bell peppers rests invitingly on a rustic wooden surface.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours. The longer cooking time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
    A black slow cooker filled with a hearty sausage and bean casserole in a rich red sauce, set on a rustic wooden surface.
  • Stir in the finely chopped spinach during the last 20 minutes of cooking. It wilts perfectly and adds a fresh, vibrant touch.
    3 Cup baby spinach
    A slow cooker filled with a hearty sausage casserole, complemented by fresh chopped greens, sits invitingly on a rustic wooden surface.
  • Ladle the casserole into bowls and serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!
    A bowl of slow-cooker vegetable stew garnished with herbs sits on a rustic wooden table, beside cutlery on a cloth napkin and a plate with sliced bread.

Notes

Reheating Instructions
Stovetop: Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 10-15 minutes).
Microwave: Transfer individual portions to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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