Turkey Sausage Pepper Skillet (Printable)

A vibrant one-pan dish with turkey sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add turkey sausage slices and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return turkey sausage to skillet and add drained diced tomatoes. Stir to blend flavors.
06 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and excess liquid to evaporate.
07 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve warm.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready in 30 minutes, no shortcuts or sneaky time-saving tricks needed.
  • One skillet means one cleanup, which honestly changed my weeknight cooking habits.
  • Those three colors of peppers aren't just pretty, they bring different sweet notes that make each bite interesting.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining those tomatoes, or you'll end up with a thinner, watery dish instead of a proper saucy skillet.
  • Browning the sausage properly in step one makes the entire dish taste richer, so don't rush it.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for someone watching their diet, this is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without any substitutions or strange workarounds.
  • The smoked paprika is the flavor secret everyone notices but can't identify, so don't skip it thinking regular paprika will do the same thing.

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