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Quick Sausage and Peppers Skillet Recipe Easy 22 Minute Dinner Idea

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A fast and flavorful skillet dish combining Italian sausage with caramelized bell peppers and onions, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner in just 22 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Splash of balsamic vinegar or squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips about ¼ inch thick. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Cut the sausage links into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the sausage pieces in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring to get a nice sear, then turn and cook another 2 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Toss in the sliced onions and peppers, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Add the minced garlic in the last minute.
  4. Return the sausage to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir everything together and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until sausage is cooked through (internal temp around 160°F). Add balsamic vinegar or lemon juice if desired.
  5. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the skillet before serving.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning sausage to ensure a good sear. Add garlic last during sautéing to prevent bitterness. Cover skillet briefly if peppers are slow to soften. Spoon out excess fat if too greasy but keep some for flavor. Can substitute chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner option. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to maintain texture.

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