Description
A hearty, all-in-one meal that brings together savory sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, smoky sauce. This slow-cooked dish balances fire-roasted tomatoes, melty Colby Jack cheese, and a hint of chili spice for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 lb baby red potatoes (unpeeled, thinly sliced)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can kidney beans (drained/rinsed)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
- 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Brown: Sauté ground sausage and onion in oil until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Let the meat get slightly crispy for extra flavor.
Layer: Transfer sausage to the slow cooker. Add sliced potatoes, bell pepper, kidney beans, corn, undrained tomatoes, garlic, and chili powder.
Cook: Stir well and press into an even layer. Cover and cook on High for 2–4 hours (or Low for 4–6 hours) until potatoes are fork-tender.
Melt: Stir gently, sprinkle with Colby Jack cheese, and cover for 5–10 mins until melted. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
Potato Prep: Slice red potatoes thinly and uniformly so they cook through at the same rate and absorb the sauce properly.
Keep the Juice: Do not drain the tomatoes! That liquid is essential for steaming the potatoes to tenderness inside the slow cooker.
Storage: Flavors improve after sitting overnight. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course / Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American / Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 940
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65
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