Why This One-Pot Sausage and Peppers Recipe Is a Family Favorite

This one-pot meal has quickly become a family favorite for several reasons:

• Quick and Easy: Ready in under 45 minutes, including prep time.
• Minimal Prep: Requires very little chopping and preparation.
• One-Pot Wonder: Reduces cleanup time, making it ideal for busy evenings.
• Versatile: Easily customizable with your favorite vegetables and seasonings.
• Flavorful: A delicious blend of savory sausage, sweet peppers, and aromatic spices.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and adaptability. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner cook, you’ll find this dish straightforward and enjoyable to make. Plus, the ability to tailor the ingredients to your family’s preferences ensures that everyone will enjoy every bite.

Ingredients for One-Pot Sausage and Peppers

Here’s what you’ll need to create this mouthwatering dish:

• Oil: 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil. These oils are perfect for sautéing and browning the ingredients.
• Sausage: 4-5 Italian sausage links (sweet or hot), sliced into bite-sized pieces. Using high-quality sausage makes a significant difference in the overall flavor.
• Onion: 1 large yellow or white onion, sliced into ¼-inch half-moons. Onions provide a foundational sweetness and depth to the dish.
• Peppers: A colorful mix of 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 additional bell pepper (yellow, orange, or purple), all sliced into 3-inch strips. The variety of peppers adds both visual appeal and a range of flavors.
• Seasoning: ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano. These seasonings bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients and create a harmonious blend.
• Cooking Liquid: ½ cup of chicken broth or vegetable broth. In a pinch, water can be used, but broth adds an extra layer of richness.
• Tomatoes: 1 (15 oz) can of crushed tomatoes. Crushed tomatoes provide the perfect texture and acidity, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the dish.

Having fresh, high-quality ingredients on hand will ensure the best possible outcome. Feel free to adjust the quantities to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make One-Pot Sausage and Peppers

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious and satisfying One-Pot Sausage and Peppers:

Step 1: Brown the Sausages

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large lidded pan over medium heat. Ensure the pan is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients.
2. Add the sausage links and cook gently, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. This process usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat if the sausages are sizzling too quickly to prevent burning.
4. Remove the sausages from the pan and set them aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Veggies

1. Increase the heat to high and add the sliced onions and peppers to the pan, tossing to coat with the oil.
2. Sear them, stirring occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon, until they begin to soften and develop some charred spots. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
3. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavors.

Step 3: Add Garlic and Deglaze

1. Stir in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
2. Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth and use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This process, known as deglazing, adds a rich depth of flavor to the dish.
3. Let the broth reduce by half, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Simmer

1. Stir in 1 (15 oz) can of crushed tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano.
2. Return the sausages to the pan.
3. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover the pan, and cook for about 20 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the sausages are fully cooked.

Step 5: Serve

1. Enjoy as-is, or serve over pasta, cauliflower rice, regular rice, or mashed potatoes.

One Pot Sausage and Peppers Recipe

One Pot Sausage and Peppers

By:
Julia Pacheco

One Pot Sausage and Peppers is a great dinner recipe made with simple ingredients, and a perfect one pot meal to make to your family’s liking with ease.

Prep:

10
minutes

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Cook:

35
minutes

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Total:

45
minutes

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Servings:
4

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Equipment

• Large skillet
  preferably with a lid
• Spatula

Ingredients 

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  2
  tbsp
  extra virgin olive oil

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  4-5
  Italian sausage links,
  sweet or hot sausages

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  1
  large yellow onion,
  sliced into ¼-inch half-moons

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  1
  green bell pepper,
  sliced into 3-inch strips

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  1
  red bell pepper,
  sliced into 3-inch strips

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  1
  additional bell pepper,
  yellow, orange, or purple, sliced into 3-inch strips

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  ½
  tsp
  salt

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  1
  tbsp
  minced garlic

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  ½
  cup
  chicken broth

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  1
  15 oz can crushed tomatoes

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  1
  tbsp
  dried oregano

Instructions 

Brown the Sausages:

• Heat olive oil in a large lidded pan over medium heat.
• Add the sausage links and cook gently, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
• Reduce the heat if they sizzle too quickly.
• Remove sausages and set aside.

Sauté the Veggies:

• Increase the heat to high and add the sliced onions and peppers to the pan, tossing to coat with the oil.
• Sear them, stirring occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon, until they begin to soften and develop some charred spots, and season with salt.

Add Garlic and Deglaze:

• Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in the chicken broth and use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
• Let the broth reduce by half.

Simmer:

• Stir in the crushed tomatoes and oregano.
• Return the sausages to the pan.
• Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the sausages are fully cooked.