Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped2 medium green peppers, chopped2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons beef base1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups tomato juice3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
Preparation
In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain.
In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine sausage mixture, green peppers, brown sugar, beef base, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, tomatoes and tomato juice. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours.
Stir in rice. Cook, covered, until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes longer.
