slow cooker italian sausage and pepper stew

How To Make slow cooker italian sausage and pepper stew

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  Step 1
  Coarsely chop bell peppers, onions, and potatoes, cut to about 1 and a half-inch pieces. Line the bottom of a 5 - 6-quart slow cooker with the potatoes.
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  Step 2
  Brown sausages whole (I use hot, but mild or sweet will taste just as good!) in a pan.
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  Step 3
  In a separate pan, saute peppers, onions, and garlic in a little oil for about 2 minutes to just soften the edges.
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  Step 4
  Place sausage in a single layer on top of the potatoes.
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  Step 5
  Deglaze the pan with some of the broth to get all that good flavor. Pour over the sausages.
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  Step 6
  Sprinkle the tapioca over the sausages.
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  Step 7
  Layer the cooked pepper mixture over the sausages. Then add the canned tomatoes with the juice.
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  Step 8
  Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper over the top.
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  Step 9
  Then finish by pouring chicken broth over everything.
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  Step 10
  DO NOT MIX! Leave in layers. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
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  Step 11
  Remove sausages and let rest.
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  Step 12
  Turn the heat to HIGH, add 2 heaping tablespoons of corn starch mixed with a little water to the pot, and stir in.
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  Step 13
  Slice up the sausages, return them to the pot, and stir in. Cover and continue cooking on high for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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  Step 14
  Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garlic bread.
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