Beef Sausage Bell Pepper Skillet (Print View)

A quick skillet meal with beef sausage, bell peppers, and spices for a flavorful, hearty dish.

# 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 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the sliced beef sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the 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, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return the browned sausage to the 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dinner that makes you feel like a capable cook without actually requiring any effort
  • The colors alone make people think you spent way more time on it than you actually did
02 -
  • Dont crowd your pan or everything will steam instead of getting those beautiful caramelized edges
  • The smoked paprika matters more than you think regular paprika just doesnt give the same depth
03 -
  • Slice your peppers and onions while the pan heats up to save precious minutes
  • Let the sausage get properly browned before removing it those crispy bits create the best flavor base

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