Beef Sausage Pepper Skillet (Print Version)
Savory beef sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions in a rich tomato sauce skillet.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
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, 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 Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The flavors get better overnight making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- Do not skip draining the canned tomatoes or you will end up with soup instead of a skillet dinner
- Cutting the sausages before cooking helps them release more flavor into the sauce
03 -
- Cut all your peppers to the same thickness so they cook evenly
- Pat the sausage slices dry before cooking to help them brown better