Beef Sausage Bell Pepper Skillet (Print Version)
Savor a quick, colorful skillet featuring beef sausage and bell peppers, perfect for an easy dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz beef sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Oils
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and bell peppers, sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return the sausage to the skillet. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
05 - Toss everything together and cook for another 3–4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to reach desired tenderness. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is basically non existent
- The colors alone make it feel fancy even on your most exhausted weeknights
- It hits that perfect sweet spot between hearty and light
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it so work in batches if needed
- Let your vegetables get actual color on them, not just softened, because that depth matters
03 -
- Cut your peppers and onions to similar thickness so they cook evenly
- Pre sliced sausage from the store works but slicing your own gives you control over thickness