Beef Sausage Bell Peppers (Printable)
Savory beef sausage paired with sweet bell peppers and spices in a quick, one-pan meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz beef sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Oils
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and bell peppers, sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return sausage to the skillet. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 3–4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to reach desired tenderness.
05 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet meaning less cleanup and more time eating
- The sweetness from the peppers balances perfectly with savory beef sausage
- Ready in under 30 minutes making it perfect for chaotic weeknights
02 -
- Crowding the skillet will steam the sausage instead of searing it, so work in batches if needed
- The vegetables continue cooking after you remove the pan from heat, so do not overcook them
- Different sausage brands vary in saltiness so taste before adding extra salt
03 -
- Cut all vegetables to similar thickness so they cook evenly
- Let the skillet get properly hot before adding the sausage for the best sear