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Best Ever Sausage With Peppers Onions And Beer Recipe

This incredible recipe transforms Italian sausage into a flavor explosion! Juicy sausage simmers in rich beer with sweet bell peppers and savory red onions, creating a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Get ready for tender-crisp veggies and perfectly cooked sausage in a mouthwatering sauce.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 963.9 kcal
Protein 93g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Sausage With Peppers Onions And Beer

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ounces beer (lager, ale, or pilsner)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Frank's Red Hot or Sriracha)
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make Best Ever Sausage With Peppers Onions And Beer

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  4. Pour beer into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon or spatula. Let the beer reduce slightly (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, red onion, and minced garlic to the skillet.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, cilantro, and hot sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the remaining beer to the skillet.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the onions and peppers are tender.
  9. Slice the cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet.
  11. Cover and simmer for another 5-7 minutes to heat the sausage through and allow the flavors to meld.
  12. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

129 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

113g

Carbs

10g

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