1️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Classic
Ingredients:
1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet.
Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serve immediately.
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2️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Classic
Ingredients:
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add peppers and onions; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and salt/pepper.
Cook for another minute until garlic is fragrant.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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3️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Spicy
Ingredients:
1 lb Andouille or hot Italian sausage, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sausage rounds and cook until well-browned.
Add the bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño.
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes over the mixture.
Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
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4️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — BBQ
Ingredients:
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 bell peppers, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the sausage slices for 4-5 minutes.
Add peppers and onions; cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Reduce heat to low.
Pour in the barbecue sauce and stir to coat everything evenly.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and sticky.
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5️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Lemon Pepper
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken or turkey sausage, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 fresh lemon (juice and zest)
1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook until browned on both sides.
Toss in the peppers and onions.
Season generously with lemon pepper seasoning.
Sauté for 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender.
Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, and garnish with parsley.
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6️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Honey Garlic
Ingredients:
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
Whisk honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic together in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes.
Add peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the skillet.
Toss well and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat and vegetables.
Top with sesame seeds if desired.
