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Weeknight • Pork

Spicy Sausage and Pepper Skillet

This fiery skillet dish brings together savory sausage, colorful peppers, and onions for a quick, hearty meal that's packed with flavor.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Spicy Sausage and Pepper Skillet

When you need a seriously satisfying dinner that comes together in a flash, this Spicy Sausage and Pepper Skillet is your new best friend! It's loaded with juicy sausage, tender-crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions, all sautéed together with a kick of spice. This dish is big on flavor but incredibly low on effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild, casings removed or cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or dry white wine)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For Serving (optional)

  • Crusty bread
  • Cooked rice or quinoa
  • Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage (either crumbled or in pieces) and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.

  2. Step 2

    Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly charred.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the chicken broth (or wine) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. This dish is fantastic on its own, with crusty bread, over rice, or even tucked into a sub roll!

Tips

  • Don't overcrowd your skillet when cooking the sausage and veggies; cook in batches if necessary to ensure good browning.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice. Omit them entirely for a mild version.
  • This skillet meal is also great for meal prepping! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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