ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPER SLOW COOKER STEW

Get your favorite artisan style Italian Bread or Garlic bread ready to really enjoy this Stew...
So much flavor, you will want to make it often!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPER SLOW COOKER STEW:

2 lbs of your favorite Italian Sausage, hot (but can use mild or sweet if you prefer)
3 sweet bell peppers
1 lg. vidalia onion
4 cloves garlic
5 med. potatoes
14 oz. can of Italian style diced tomatoes
32 oz. chicken broth
2 tablespoons tapioca
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch

Coarsely chop veggies, potatoes cut into one inch pcs. Line bottom of 5 - 6 qt. slow cooker with potatoes. Brown sausages whole in pan and place in single layer on top of potatoes. Saute peppers, onions and garlic in pan for about 2 minutes to just soften edges. Deglaze pan with some of the broth to get some of the good flavor, and pour evenly over the top of the sausages. Sprinkle tapioca over the pepper mix. Next layer, your tomatoes with juice evenly on top of peppers, oregano, salt, and pepper sprinkled, then finish by pouring chicken broth over everything..DO NOT MIX! Leave in layers.......

Cook on Low for 4 hours. Remove sausages and let rest. Turn heat to HIGH, add 2 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with a little water to pot and stir in. Slice up the sausages, return to pot. Stir in...Cover and continue cooking on high for 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly...Serve with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese and your favorite Italian bread or garlic bread.