Sausage Peppers and Onions

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.

💬 What People Are Saying

“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

👨‍🍳 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.