How to Make the Perfect Sausage Pepper Skillet
American · Easy · 15 min · 4 servings
This sausage pepper skillet is a one-pan 15-minute dinner that is loaded with smoky sausage and sweet bell peppers. Quick to cook and endlessly versatile, it can be served in wraps, over rice, or straight from the pan.
Why this recipe works
This Sausage Pepper Skillet recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 430 calories with 22g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa sliced into coins
- 2 medium bell peppers assorted colors sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 4 large hoagie rolls or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Sear the Sausage
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sliced sausage, and cook for 3 minutes until browned on both sides then set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Peppers and Onion
In the same skillet add sliced peppers and onion, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: Combine and Heat Through
Return sausage to the skillet with the peppers and onions, toss everything together, and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until heated through.
Step 4: Serve
Spoon the sausage pepper mixture into hoagie rolls or tortillas and serve hot with mustard or hot sauce on the side.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- smoked sausage → chicken sausage or plant-based sausage
- hoagie rolls → flour tortillas or serve over rice
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Cooking the sausage and peppers together from the start which prevents proper browning
- Slicing peppers too thick which means they will not soften within the 15-minute window
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 430 calories, 22g protein, 18g carbs, 28g fat, 3g fiber.
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