Description
A flavorful and quick sausage and peppers skillet recipe that combines spicy andouille sausage with colorful bell peppers and onions, cooked to perfection in a single pan. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual meal served on its own or over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into thin rounds (between 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch thickness)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat the oil and brown the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove sausage and prepare vegetables: Remove the browned sausages from the skillet and set aside. Increase heat to medium-high and return the skillet to heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Sauté peppers and onions: Add the red and yellow bell peppers and sliced onion to the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 1 minute to release the garlic’s aroma.
- Combine sausage and heat through: Return the sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook everything together for 1 more minute or just until thoroughly heated.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, and fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and peppers skillet hot, either as is or over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- On the Grill: This dish can also be cooked using a grill with a topper, griddle, or slotted skillet to impart a smoky flavor while preventing food from falling through grill grates.
- Introduce Other Veggies: Feel free to swap or add vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, squash, or mushrooms to suit your preferences.
- Change Up the Protein: Try substituting andouille with chicken, turkey, beef sausages, or chunks of steak, chicken breast, or ham for variety.
- Sausages: Almost any link sausage works well, including kielbasa, bratwurst, Italian sausage, chorizo, or turkey kielbasa for a lighter option.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve as a standalone skillet meal or over rice, pasta, or noodles for a heartier dish.
