Smoked sausage, sweet peppers and caramelized onions is a flavorful dish that’s delicious on its own or served over rice or buttered noodles.
One of my favorite meals to make on busy nights is this one pot sausage, peppers and onions. It’s incredibly easy to make, uses just a handful of ingredients and comes together quickly. The only real work is slicing the sausage and veggies.
The whole family will love this recipe and can even be prepped the night before. Just slice the sausage and veggies, store in the refrigerator, then toss everything in skillet when you’re ready to cook for a quick, no-fuss dinner.
If you love this recipe, be sure to try my other one pot meals like Lemon Chicken Orzo and Sloppy Joe Pasta.
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Ingredients
- Bell Peppers: 3-4 peppers, any color, cut into long slices
- Smoked Sausage: sliced into less than half inch thick rounds
- Onions: sliced into rings
- Will also need: Italian seasoning, olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper
How to Make Sausage, Peppers and Onions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and season with half of the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook about 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet, season with remaining Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized.
- Serve hot as is, over noodles, rice or on a roll.
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Add mushrooms if you’d like.
- Add cubed potatoes for a more hearty meal (parboil first for faster cooking).
- For a kick, add sliced jalapenos or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve inside a warm tortilla or on a toasted sub roll.
- Use kielbasa instead of smoked sausage for a slightly different flavor.
Storing Leftover Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Toss everything in oil and seasonings and spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes stirring halfway.
Cook over medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan so the veggies have room to saute instead of steam.
Recipe
Smoked Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Ingredients
- 3-4 bell pepper, any color, cut into long slices
- 14 oz. skinless smoked sausage, cut into less than half inch rounds
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and season with half of the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook about 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet, season with remaining Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized.
- Serve hot as is, over noodles, rice or on a roll.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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