I almost didn’t write this post because making Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is so little work, I don’t even consider it cooking. Then, it occurred to me that this could really benefit some busy moms out there. As I prepared this meal, while not feeling so well today, I reminisced about how my mom always managed to put a balanced meal on the table, even when she had a fever. (My dad was so clueless in the kitchen. He can barely use the microwave correctly.)
Sausage, Peppers, and onions, was one of the few non-Chinese food dishes my mom made and I remember my brother begging for it sometimes. Yet, it’s the easiest dish to prepare. Anyone can slice bell peppers and onions.
Poke the sausages with a fork a few times and boil them for 6-8 minutes. It’s done when the color has changed inside. Cool sausages and then slice them. All this can be done ahead of time and when you’re ready just saute the onions in a bit of vegetable oil until almost soft, add peppers till soft, season the veggies, then add sausages (which are already cooked) till heated. You’re done. Sometimes, my mom would add tomato sauce.
I just put the bread and a pile of sausage, peppers, and onions on the table for everyone to make their own sandwiches/heros.
this looks very tasty. my wife makes a version where she uses Franks, adds pepper powder, onion slices and ketchup and grills it in the micro…one of those little effort, great taste options
good lord i wish sausage weren’t so bad for the body otherwise i’d eat a half dozen of them.
This reminds me of my childhood! We lived near one of the best (well, in my humble opinion) Italian American butchers in Chicago, and I used to habitually eat my weight in sausage. The sausages were fantastic–they had these huge fennel seeds in them that didn’t overpower the meat
Knife, grilling in the micro still baffles me.
Sarah, you could try turkey or chicken sausages.
Dr. Food, is that butcher still there? We’re going to Chicago in Sept.
Yes! The butcher I think moved to a place called D’Andreas–I’ll get you the street address from my mom soon. It’s some of the best meat I have ever tasted
I know what’s for dinner tonight! This looks delicious and so easy.
Thanks Dr. Food, do they sell cooked food? We wont’ have a kitchen, just staying in a hotel for 3 nights.
E for KC, any pics from yours?
That looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks RPO!