Sausage Peppers and Onions
Introduction: Indulge your culinary senses with our delectable Savory Sausage and Bell Pepper Skillet, a hearty dish that brings together the robust flavors of premium sausages, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich tomato-based sauce. This recipe is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a celebration of textures and aromas that will elevate your dining experience. Let’s embark on a culinary journey and explore the steps to create this gastronomic masterpiece.
Step 1: Searing the Sausages Begin by heating a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil. As the skillet warms, sear a selection of sausages, such as Cumberland, Andouille, and Bratwurst, until they achieve a delectable golden-brown hue on all sides. This process enhances the sausages’ flavors and sets the stage for a mouthwatering combination of tastes in the final dish.
Step 2: Developing Flavor with Onions Once the sausages are perfectly browned, set them aside and turn your attention back to the skillet. Add thinly sliced onions and allow them to sauté for approximately 5 minutes, creating a foundation of sweetness and depth that will infuse the entire dish.
Step 3: Bell Peppers and Garlic Symphony Introduce a colorful medley of thinly sliced red and orange bell peppers, along with finely chopped garlic, to the skillet. Let this symphony of flavors harmonize for an additional 3 minutes, as the peppers soften and the garlic releases its aromatic essence, contributing to the complexity of the dish.
Step 4: A Tomato-infused Crescendo Stir in roughly chopped tomatoes and a tablespoon of Italian seasoning, allowing the ingredients to meld into a tantalizing tomato-based sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, ensuring the sauce achieves the perfect consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, infusing every spoonful with a burst of savory goodness.
Step 5: Simmering to Perfection Reintroduce the browned sausages to the skillet, immersing them in the flavorful sauce. Allow the ensemble to simmer for a leisurely 20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the sausages to reach a succulent tenderness. This slow-cooking process ensures that every bite is a symphony of perfectly melded flavors.
Serving Suggestions: Serve up this culinary masterpiece by placing two sausages per portion alongside the vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a generous spoonful of the luscious tomato sauce. Your guests will be treated to a visual and gastronomic feast that will linger in their memories.
Sausage Peppers and Onions
Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 sausages (such as cumberland, andouille and bratwurst)
2 onion, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 orange bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups tomato, roughly chopped
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Place a cast-iron skillet on medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Sear the sausages in the skillet until well browned on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
SECOND STEP:
Remove the browned sausages from the pan and set aside.
To the same skillet add the sliced onions, cook for 5 minutes to soften.
THIRD STEP:
Then add the bell peppers and garlic, cook for 3 minutes.
Stir the chopped tomatoes and Italian seasoning into the skillet and bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and season the sauce.
FOURTH STEP:
Add the browned sausages back to the skillet and simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the sausages have cooked through.
Serve two sausages per portion alongside the bell peppers, onions and a generous spoonful of sauce.
Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1 cup sausage and peppers):
5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories
120
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
6g
Cholesterol
40mg
Sodium
28mg
Carbohydrates
80g
Sugar
18g
Protein
12g