Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A hearty, one-pan meal with Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and a garlicky soy sauce glaze. This chinese-inspired asian (vegetarian option) ready in about 35 minutes pairs italian sausage, casing removed, bell pepper, sliced, mushrooms, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking into crumbles with a spoon.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup sliced onion, 1 cup bell pepper, and 1 cup mushrooms. Stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Step 4: Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bell pepper, sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry vegetarian option?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian option based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
