Description
Incredible One-Pan Sausage And Peppers delivers a flavorful, easy-to-make weeknight meal using simple ingredients cooked entirely in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef or chicken sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced sausage and sear until browned on both sides, 5–7 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add onion and all peppers to the same pan with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, remaining salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Pour in water or broth and balsamic; scrape up browned bits. Return sausage and any juices to the pan. Simmer on medium 3–5 minutes until glossy and the peppers are silky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley. Serve over rice, tucked into warm buns, or with roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Sheet-pan option: Toss everything with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic, and seasonings; roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, tossing once.
- Extra saucy: Add a 14-ounce can diced tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
- Make it mild or spicy: Use sweet sausage for mild, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of chili powder for heat.
- Meal prep: Cools and stores well up to 4 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American