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Skillet Sausage & Peppers

Juicy Italian sausage and caramelized peppers and onions in one hot skillet—crispy-edged, garlicky, and ready in 20 minutes. The kind of dinner you can throw together on a Tuesday and still feel proud.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
22g
Skillet Sausage & Peppers
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage links
  • 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or mixed), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Slice sausage into 1-inch-thick coins, then brown in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side without stirring.

  3. 3

    Push sausage to the edge, add peppers and onions, then cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and edges char.

  4. 4

    Toss everything together, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

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