Description
This Easy Sausage and Peppers recipe is a flavorful, quick skillet dish combining savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic onions. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, the sausage is browned to perfection alongside sautéed peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. Serve it over steamed rice for a hearty meal that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large white onion, sliced into half-moons
- 12-13 ounce sausage links, sliced on a bias into rounds
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or herbs de provence
- Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Optional
- Steamed white rice or rice of choice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat fats and sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced green and red bell peppers along with the sliced white onion. Sauté the mixture until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized, approximately 10-12 minutes. If the mixture begins browning too quickly, reduce the heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Add and brown the sausage: Add the sliced sausage rounds to the skillet with the sautéed peppers and onions. Stir well to incorporate the sausage evenly throughout the vegetables. Continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the sausage pieces develop a golden brown color, indicating they are cooked through and flavorful.
- Incorporate seasoning and garlic: Add the finely minced garlic (or jarred minced garlic), Italian seasoning or herbs de provence, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the garlic to become fragrant without burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the sausage and peppers with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately, optionally over steamed white rice or your choice of rice, for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy your easy and delicious sausage and peppers dish!
Notes
- Sausage and peppers will keep for 3-4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For best results, read the full blog post for additional tips and tricks regarding ingredient substitutions and cooking variations.
