Kielbasa, Peppers, and Onions – a tasty, 6 ingredient one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It’s super flexible, so if your eating low carb, serve as is, or for a more hearty dinner, serve over rice, quinoa, or even in a hoagie. Yum!
It’s healthier than ordering out. And trust me, the family will beg for leftovers, and you? You’ll want to eat it right out of the pan.
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This is easily a summer favorite! You know, the kind of thing you whip up after a hard day in the yard. But it’s just as tasty in cooler months when you need something that’s healthy and quick.
Oh, and one more thing, I have a feeling you’ll love our Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potato Dinner or our Asian Kielbasa & Broccoli Rice Bowls.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- With phone apps, it’s way too easy to order a diet destroying takeout meal. But dinners like this solve that problem. Slicing and sauteing take almost no time. So, you can literally have this dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes.
- Mmmm! Kielbasa, Peppers, and Onions is so sweet and savory, I can almost taste it as I’m writing this! You get the savory flavor from the kielbasa. But you also get that slight sweetness from peppers, and sauteed onions.
- We’ve had this meal in a variety of ways. Most often, we’ll serve it over rice which makes for hearty yet super-simple dinner. But, we’ve also served them in hot dog buns or sub rolls. Cauliflower rice and brown rice are also options. This recipe is really flexible.
- Sticking to meal plan is all about having fast, nutritious, but satisfying meals around. This one certainly fits the bill. It’s so dependable your whole family will give it the thumbs up.
Ingredients
- Smoked Sausage – any sausage will work here. We like kielbasa because it is so tasty and adds flavor to the whole dish, but andouille or chicken sausage could work as well.
- Onion – white or yellow onions get slightly caramelized adding a mild sweetness to the dish.
- Bell Peppers – we like red and orange peppers because they have a slight sweetness.
- Garlic – we like fresh cloves more than ground garlic.
- Olive Oil
- Pepper – fresh black pepper is best.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Kielbasa, Peppers, and Onions
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Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Heat a pan on medium heat and cook the pieces for 2 minutes on each side. Take them out of the pan and set them aside.
Add the olive oil, peppers, and onions to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute. Add the kielbasa to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve as is or over rice. Enjoy!
Top Tip
Don’t overcook the peppers. Sautee them for about 5 minutes or until they are tender but not mushy. This is especially important if you plan to cook enough for leftovers.
Storage
Sometimes (if I remember) I’ll cook enough for leftovers which you can store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet on medium heat for a few minutes until warmed through.
If you use the microwave, heat it in 20 to 30 second intervals until it’s warmed through.
FAQ
While I love kielbasa, maybe you want to switch it up and do something a bit different. So, try chicken sausage, andouille, or even chorizo for a Mexican spin.
If leftovers count, we’ve definitely cooked this meal ahead of time. It heats up very well.
Oh yeah, you can totally make it your own. Summer squash, cabbage, baby bella mushrooms, green beans, or even thinly sliced carrots can go in this recipe.
Kielbasa Pepper and Onions Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 Oz Kielbasa
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Bell Peppers Seeded and Sliced
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion Sliced
- 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Heat a medium pan on medium heat and cook the pieces for 2 minutes on each side. Take them out of the pan and set them aside.
- Add the olive oil, peppers, and onions to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the kielbasa to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve as is or over rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, cook in a covered skillet over low heat until heated through.
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