Beef Sausage Bell Peppers (Printable)
One-pan meal with beef sausage, bell peppers, and spices for a quick, hearty dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz beef sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
05 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add sliced beef sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
04 - Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return browned sausage to skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
06 - Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes with almost zero cleanup afterward
- The combination of sweet peppers and savory sausage hits every craving at once
- Easily customizable based on what's languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Dont crowd the pan when browning the sausage or it will steam instead of sear
- Resist the urge to stir the vegetables too frequently, patience builds caramelization
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables to roughly the same size so they cook evenly
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding ingredients, you should hear a vigorous sizzle