Sautéed Elk Grove Village Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

A savory skillet dish combining flavorful sausage with sweet bell peppers and onions, inspired by the heart of Elk Grove Village. This american-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs Italian sausage links, sliced into thin rings medium onion, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 12 oz Italian sausage links
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1, sliced into thin rings medium onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage links and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove sausage and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced medium red bell pepper, 1 sliced medium yellow bell pepper, and 1 sliced medium onion. Sauté over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return sliced sausage to the skillet. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve warm.