Beef Sausage Pepper Skillet (Print View)
Satisfying skillet with beef sausages, bell peppers, onions, and a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for easy dinners.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb beef sausages, sliced into ¾-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced beef sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer sausages to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Add the red, yellow, and green bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until the peppers are tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return the browned sausages to the skillet. Add the drained diced tomatoes, oregano, smoked paprika, chili flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook an additional 2–3 minutes to reduce excess liquid if needed.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan so you can spend less time washing up and more time actually eating
- The combination of sweet peppers and savory beef sausage hits that perfect comfort food spot without needing any fancy techniques
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- Draining the canned tomatoes is actually crucial because excess water will prevent proper browning and dilute your sauce
- Do not rush the initial sausage browning step since that fond left in the pan becomes the base of your entire flavor profile
03 -
- Letting the skillet sit undisturbed for the first minute of sausage cooking helps develop better browning
- A splash of balsamic vinegar during the final simmer adds this subtle sweetness that people cannot quite identify