25 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Quick Sausage and Peppers Skillet
80% authentic · American
A simplified, faster version of the classic, perfect for a weeknight meal, using pre-cooked sausage and fewer ingredients.
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Ingredients
- Pre-cooked Italian sausage (e.g., kielbasa or smoked sausage)1 lb
- Bell peppers (mixed colors)2 large
- Yellow onion1 medium
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)1/4 tsp
Steps
- 1
Slice the pre-cooked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 7-9 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- 5
Serve hot, directly from the skillet if desired.
