This Skillet Sauerkraut Sausage and Peppers Recipe serves up big hearty crowd pleasing flavors with hardly any effort. It’s ridiculously easy to make, and outrageously delicious!
It’s the perfect Easy Dinner Recipe for a busy weeknight! Be sure to try these Skillet Chicken Fajitas, too!
Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Are you looking for the perfect easy dinner recipe to serve up this week? You’re going to LOVE this Sausage and Peppers Recipe!
We’re all about easy weeknight dinners here at my house, and thanks to this simple skillet meal, dinner has never tasted so good!
Trust me… this Skillet Sauerkraut and Sausage loaded with bell peppers and onions is the perfect way to add some serious flavor to your week!
It’s such a tasty way to add more veggies to your day, and is packed with protein.
You won’t believe how EASY this Cast Iron Skillet Recipe is to make, too!
Just a little bit of chopping and stirring, and dinner is done! Simple and SO delicious.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get dinner started!
Here’s what you’ll need to make your Skillet Sauerkraut Sausage and Peppers…
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Sausage and Peppers Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Skillet Sausage and Peppers!
Here’s what you’ll need…
- Bell Peppers – 1 red, 1 orange, 1 yellow (tonight we eat the rainbow!)
- Onion – yellow for balanced sweet flavor
- Garlic – minced
- Beef Kielbasa – to pack in the protein
- Sauerkraut – I prefer refrigerated for the probiotic boost, but you can use shelf stable, too
- Brown Sugar – to balance out the flavors
- Salt – to bring out the flavors
What Meat Goes With Sauerkraut and Peppers?
For maximum flavor, Kielbasa Sausage {also known as Polish Sausage} is one of the tastiest meats you can serve up with sauerkraut. Then add in some veggies to balance out and kick up the flavors, and you’ve got a complete low carb meal!
How to Make Sausage and Peppers
You’re not going to believe how EASY this is to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Chop your veggies.
Slice your Kielbasa.
Sautee Peppers, Onion and Garlic in Skillet.
Add sauerkraut to your skillet for the last 5 minutes before serving your meal, it will allow it to slowly heat up and just begin to dry out.
That’s it… you’re done!
What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers
There are so many delicious sides to serve alongside this savory dish! Here are a few of my favorites…
- Crusty Bread
- Rice
- Quinoa
- Sourdough Bread
Skillet Sausage and Peppers Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are a few of my favorite tasty variations…
Italian Sausage and Peppers: Swap the Beef Kielbasa for Sweet Italian Sausage
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich: Dish up and serve on Hoagie Rolls or Homemade Hamburger Buns
Smoked Sausage and Peppers: Swap the Beef Kielbasa for Smoked Kielbasa
Sauerkraut Sausage and Peppers Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this recipe…
Rebecca writes: “Love this! Such an easy dinner!”
Cindy writes: “Yummy!”
Lisa writes: “Perfect comfort meal, and easy to make too!”
Charlotte writes: “It is delicious!”
Sausage and Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Bell Peppers (1 Red, 1 Orange, 1 Yellow)
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 12 oz Beef Kielbasa Link
- 2 cups Sauerkraut drained
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Cube Bell Peppers and Yellow Onion, and slice Kielbasa.
- Add Oil, Peppers, Onion and Garlic to skillet, and stir over medium heat.
- After 10-15 minutes, or when onions become translucent, add Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, Brown Sugar and Salt to skillet. Stir for 5 more minutes, then ENJOY!
Wasn’t that SO easy?
Dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious!
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Adriana Leandro says
Sounds a delicious recipe.
It’s perfect for a brunch.
Have a nice weekend.
Heidi says
Thank you so much… it really would make a fantastic addition to brunch party!
veronica lee says
Yummm! Smacking my lips
Sausage and sauerkraut are a perfect pairing!
Happy Wednesday, Heidi!
Heidi says
They really are such a perfect pair! Hope you have a lovely week!
CoCo says
I didn’t know you could put these flavors together, Heidi, this looks amazing! My Dad loves peppers and sausage so I’m super excited to make this for him. He’ll be tickled pink to have something that feels like comfort food. Big hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
Oh then he’ll definitely love this, CoCo… have fun surprising him!
Her Digital Coffee says
This looks delicious! What a great and easy recipe to enjoy. Thank you for sharing!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome!
Healthy World Cuisine says
A little savory, sour, sweet and easy- now that is our kind of dinner! Great easy skillet dinner recipe to get us through another busy week.
Heidi says
Thank you… I’m so glad you like it!
Kathrine Eldridge says
This looks so delicious and perfect for a brunch! I might have to make this soon!
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Heidi says
Fantastic! And you’re right… it would make a great addition to a brunch!
Lisa's Notebook says
Any meal that requires less washing up gets my vote! Need to check out some more of your skillet recipes, Heidi, thank you 🙂
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Lisa… enjoy easy the skillet recipes!
hena says
Looks great.. and easy!
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Hena!
Michelle says
What a great, quick and hearty dinner recipe! I’d add in some perogies for my love of carbs! 😀
Heidi says
Ooh fun… that sounds like a delicious addition, Michelle!
delphine says
C’est une recette bien appétissante
Bonne soirée
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup Delpine 🙂 Bonne soirée.
Mimi Rippee says
Love this! Sausage and sauerkraut are definitely a match made in heaven!
Heidi says
I completely agree… they really are the perfect combo!