This hearty sausage skillet is everything you want in a comfort dish: juicy sausages seared to perfection, sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something cozy, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
🧾 Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Sausages (Cumberland, Andouille, Bratwurst) 8
Onion (thinly sliced) 2
Red bell peppers (thinly sliced) 2
Orange bell peppers (thinly sliced) 2
Garlic (finely chopped) 2 cloves
Tomato (roughly chopped) 2 cups
Italian seasoning 1 tbsp
Salt To taste
Black pepper To taste
👨🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Sear the Sausages
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
Sear sausages until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
🔹 Step 2: Sauté the Onions
In the same skillet, add sliced onions.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
🔹 Step 3: Add Peppers & Garlic
Stir in bell peppers and garlic.
Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly tender.
🔹 Step 4: Build the Sauce
Add chopped tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and season with salt and pepper.
🔹 Step 5: Simmer with Sausages
Return sausages to the skillet.
Simmer for 20 minutes, until sausages are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
🍽️ To Serve
Plate two sausages per person, spoon over the peppers, onions, and a generous ladle of sauce. Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or over rice for a complete meal.