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.

 

🧾 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.