1-First, grab your ingredients and get everything prepped to make this as smooth as possible. Start by heating the olive oil in a large pan over high heat, then add the sausage and onion to brown and crumble it while the onion caramelizes for extra taste. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper before transferring it to your slow cooker.

2-Next, layer in the thinly sliced potatoes, chopped bell pepper, drained kidney beans, frozen corn, undrained diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and chili powder. Stir it all together and press into an even layer for even cooking. Cover and set your slow cooker to high for 2 to 4 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours until the potatoes are tender.

3-Once it’s done, gently stir the mixture and tweak the seasoning if needed. Top with the shredded Colby Jack cheese, cover again, and let it melt for 5 to 10 minutes. Finally, serve it hot with optional toppings like fresh cilantro or sour cream for a personalized touch. To explore more hearty options, you might like our turkey carcass soup recipe.