Sausage Peppers and Onions
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This hearty sausage skillet is everything you want in a comfort dish: juicy sausages seared to perfection, sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something cozy, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
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“Brought this to a team dinner and it was a total hit! The seasoning was spot-on—I didn’t change a thing.”
“The aroma alone was incredible, and I got rave reviews all night. Can’t wait to make it again!”
“We loved this. I cooked it a bit longer and used leftover grilled sausages—still perfect!”
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🧾 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vegetable oil | 1 tbsp |
| Sausages (Cumberland, Andouille, Bratwurst) | 8 |
| Onion (thinly sliced) | 2 |
| Red bell peppers (thinly sliced) | 2 |
| Orange bell peppers (thinly sliced) | 2 |
| Garlic (finely chopped) | 2 cloves |
| Tomato (roughly chopped) | 2 cups |
| Italian seasoning | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
👨‍🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Sear the Sausages
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
- Sear sausages until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
🔹 Step 2: Sauté the Onions
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
🔹 Step 3: Add Peppers & Garlic
- Stir in bell peppers and garlic.
- Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly tender.
🔹 Step 4: Build the Sauce
- Add chopped tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and season with salt and pepper.
🔹 Step 5: Simmer with Sausages
- Return sausages to the skillet.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, until sausages are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
🍽️ To Serve
Plate two sausages per person, spoon over the peppers, onions, and a generous ladle of sauce. Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or over rice for a complete meal.
