Modern American Cuisine
Skillet Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
A hearty, vibrant, and incredibly fragrant one-pan meal that represents the epitome of rustic American home cooking. Juicy meat sausages release their savory drippings while searing, rendering into the tender potato wedges to create a velvety exterior and fluffy interior. Sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions infuse the dish with a pleasant sweetness and freshness, balancing the rich meats perfectly. Cooked entirely in one skillet, the flavors of garlic, thyme, and paprika marry seamlessly into a warming and satisfying family dinner.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 40 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fat
- 36 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Prepare the vegetables
Prepare the vegetables: peel the potatoes and cut them into medium wedges or cubes. Slice the bell peppers into thick strips and the onion into half-rings so they stay juicy and don't burn during cooking.
- 02
Slice the sausages diagonally into 2-3 cm pieces
Slice the sausages diagonally into 2-3 cm pieces. Cutting on a bias increases the surface area, helping the meat brown beautifully and release more of its flavorful oils into the skillet.
- 03
Heat a large skillet with one tablespoon of vegetable oil ove…
Heat a large skillet with one tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook for about 5-6 minutes until nicely browned on all sides, then transfer them to a plate.
- 04
In the same skillet with the remaining sausage fat, pour in t…
In the same skillet with the remaining sausage fat, pour in the rest of the oil and add the potatoes. Fry, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until the wedges develop a golden crust and turn fork-tender.
- 05
Add the onions and bell peppers to the potatoes in the skillet
Add the onions and bell peppers to the potatoes in the skillet. Toss well and cook together for another 5-7 minutes until the onions become translucent and the peppers soften slightly but keep a gentle crunch.
- 06
Return the browned sausages back to the skillet, then stir in…
Return the browned sausages back to the skillet, then stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly and warm through covered on low heat for 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To save time on busy weeknights, you can parboil the potatoes until half-done the day before, allowing them to crisp up perfectly in the skillet within minutes.
How to serve
Serve hot right out of the skillet or on individual plates, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Pairs excellently with pickles.
How to store
Store leftover sausage and potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet with a drop of oil to restore crispness.
Note
Feel free to use any sausages you prefer—smoked pork, beef bratwurst, or lighter turkey sausages all work wonderfully.
