If you’re in the mood for a simple, flavorful meal that comes together quickly, this Sausage and Peppers Skillet is exactly what you’re looking for. It features juicy smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and savory seasonings to make an easy weeknight dinner that is bursting with so much flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Sausage & Peppers Skillet
- Quick & Easy: With just a few simple ingredients and your stove top, this easy sausage skillet comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Packed with Flavor: The combination of sausage, bell peppers and onions, deliver a savory, flavorful dish without need a lot of ingredients.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: It stores well in an airtight container and can be enjoyed as leftovers for several days or frozen for later meals.
- Simple Ingredients: You likely already have most of the ingredients like olive oil, onions, and peppers in your pantry and fridge.
Ingredients
- Yellow Onion
- Bell Peppers
- Olive Oil
- Smoked Sausage
- Pasta Sauce or Marinara Sauce
- Diced Tomatoes with green chilies
- Instant Rice
- Beef Broth or Chicken Broth
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt & Black Pepper
How To Make Sausage & Peppers Skillet
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften, then add in the sausage links. Let the sausages and vegetables cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
Next, pour in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, rice, and beef broth, stirring to combine. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to let it simmer until the rice is fully cooked (follow the instructions on the rice package for the exact cooking time).
Once the rice is cooked, serve the dish and enjoy your flavorful sausage and peppers skillet!
Tip and Tricks for Sausage & Peppers
- Use Different Peppers: For more color and flavor, mix and match different color bell peppers, red bell peppers, yellow peppers, green bell peppers or even orange bell peppers. The green peppers tend to be more bitter while the rest have a sweeter flavor profile.
- Make It Spicy: To make this dish spicier, use hot sausages, add red pepper flakes or even throw in a few hotter peppers like jalapeños.
- Avoid Overcooking: Sausage should be browned on the outside but juicy on the inside. Overcooking them can cause them to dry out.
- Deglaze The Pan: After browning the sausages, don’t forget to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. The acids in the pasta sauce help to deglaze the pan and adds so much flavor to the dish!
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate: This dish is safe for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator, just be sure to allow it to cool to room temperature prior to placing it in the fridge.
- Freeze: You can freeze this dish for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Just make sure to label it with the date.
FAQ
- Can I use different kinds of sausage? Yes! You can substitute sweet Italian sausage, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage. Each variety will offer a slightly different flavor but all will work well in this recipe.
- Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker? Yes, you can! Simply brown the sausages and sauté the onions and peppers in a large pan first, then transfer everything, minus the rice, to the slow cooker along with the sauce and seasonings. Let it cook on low for 4-6 hours then add in the rice 10-15 minutes before you are ready to this great recipe.
- Is this a good weeknight dinner? Absolutely! This is the perfect meal for an easy weeknight dinner because it comes together quickly and is packed with so much flavor. It also reheats well so you can even make it ahead of time for a fast meal the next night.
- Can I add other vegetables to this dish? Absolutely! This recipe only calls for bell peppers and onions, but feel free to get creative. You can add other vegetables like zucchini, or mushrooms to give the dish more variety and flavor.
If you gave this recipe a try, drop a comment below! I love reading your feedback!
Still hungry? Check out a few more of my favorites:
Adjust Servings people
Ingredients
- ½ Yellow Onion sliced
- 2 Bell Peppers sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Smoked Sausage sliced
- 24 ounces Pasta Sauce
- 10 ounces Diced Tomatoes with green chilies drained
- 2 cups Instant Rice
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat add in the olive oil, onion and peppers. Allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften then add in the sausage. Allow the sausage and veggies to cook until the sausage is browned.
- Add in the jar of pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, rice, and beef broth then stir until combined. Season the mixture with onion powder, garlic powder and salt & black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and allow it to simmer until the rice is fully cooked. (check out the package instructions for details.)
- Once the rice is cooked, serve & enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
0 Comments