Full of savory sliced sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, and spices, this Sausage and Peppers Skillet is the ultimate quick dinner option that everyone will love.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil,divided
12 to 14ouncesandouille sausage,cut into thin rounds, between ⅛-inch and ¼-inch thickness
1red bell pepper,cut into thin strips
1yellow bell pepper,cut into thin strips
1smallyellow onion,cut into thin strips
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
4clovesgarlic,minced or pressed
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
½teaspoonred pepper flakes,optional
1green onion,sliced, for garnish
fresh chopped parsley or basil,for garnish
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
Add sliced sausages to the heated oil and cook until browned on all sides; about 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove sausages from skillet and set them aside.
Increase heat to medium-high; return skillet to the heat and add remaining olive oil.
To the skillet add the peppers and onions; season with Italian seasoning and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp tender.
Stir in garlic, and season with salt and pepper; continue to cook for 1 more minute.
Add sausages back to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, or just until heated through.
Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
Garnish with pepper flakes, green onions, and parsley or basil.
Serve.
Notes
On the Grill: This meal is just as good when cooked on a grill. A topper, griddle, or slotted skillet can be utilized to infuse that smoky flavor and prevent the food from slipping into the grill gaps.
Introduce Other Veggies: If peppers aren't your favorite, the sausages can be paired with a variety of vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, squash, mushrooms, or any of your preferred veggies.
Change Up the Protein: To add a little variety, consider alternatives to the usual pork sausage. You could explore using chicken, turkey, or beef sausages or even try chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham.
Sausages: You can use almost any kind of link sausage. Standard kielbasa or bratwurst is a good choice, but Italian sausage would also be great. I like to use Andouille and sometimes chorizo because they bring a spicy flavor of their own.
Use Turkey Kielbasa for a lighter option.
You can serve this meal as-is or serve the sausage and peppers over rice or noodles.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage and peppers, sausage and peppers recipe