Sausage and Peppers Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage
sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
sliced
- 3 medium bell peppers
whatever colors you prefer
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- to tasteSalt & pepper
Directions
- 1
Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sausage pieces until they're browned/crispy on all sides (about 8-10 minutes), then transfer to a plate.
- 2
Add the onions to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes (add more oil to the pan if it seems too dry), and then add in the peppers and continue cooking until they're tender-crisp. I like to get a little char on mine!
- 3
When everything is looking to be about done, stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute or so.
- 4
Add the sausages back and give it a good stir. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a fast, flavorful, and budget-friendly dinner solution? This 5-ingredient Sausage and Peppers Skillet delivers on all fronts, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight.
What makes this dish a standout is its incredible simplicity combined with maximum flavor. You get the irresistible combo of juicy, crispy smoked sausage, perfectly tender bell peppers, and lightly browned onions all cooked together in one pan. Plus, it makes for fantastic leftovers, making your future meal prep a breeze.
Prepare your senses for a symphony of textures and tastes. Each bite offers the savory, slightly smoky richness of the sausage, beautifully complemented by the sweet-tartness of the colorful bell peppers and the aromatic depth of the caramelized onions and garlic. The olive oil helps achieve that wonderful light browning on the vegetables, while the sausage crisps up just right. It's a robust yet comforting meal that feels more elaborate than its minimal ingredient list suggests.
While delicious as is, you can easily adapt this skillet to your preferences. Feel free to experiment with different types of smoked sausage to vary the flavor profile, from spicy to sweet. And don't hesitate to mix and match your favorite bell pepper colors—red, yellow, orange, or green—for a vibrant visual appeal and subtle differences in sweetness.
This inexpensive skillet is a true weeknight hero, ideal for busy evenings when you need a hearty, flavorful dish with minimal fuss. It's also fantastic for meal prepping, providing delicious and easy lunches for days to come.