Skillet Sausage & Peppers (Sub Filling)
Juicy Italian sausage rounds seared with caramelized bell peppers and sweet onions, ready for crusty hoagie sub rolls in 15 minutes.
- Cook temp
- 375°F
- 190°C · preheat
- Total time
- 16 min
- 4 prep · 12 cook · 2 rest
- Pull at
- 160°F
- USDA safe minimum
- Rest
- 2 min
- Before slicing
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Shows browning Italian sausage in the skillet, sautéing sliced peppers and onions, and deglazing the pan for juicy sub filling.
- Target //Cook at Medium-High (375°F / 190°C) for 12 mins.
- Doneness //Pull when internal temperature reaches 160°F (USDA safe minimum). Rest 2 mins before slicing.
- Golden Rule //Slice the sausages into coins before cooking instead of cooking links whole. You get double the browned caramelized crust and the peppers cook in the rendered drippings in under 12 minutes.
- Family Tweak //Pick sweet Italian sausage over hot sausage. For younger kids, serve sausage coins and bread without peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 lbSweet or Mild Italian Sausage Links, sliced into 1-inch coins
- 1 pieceRed Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1 pieceGreen Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1 pieceYellow Onion, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 tspDried Oregano
- 1/2 tspKosher Salt
- 1/4 tspBlack Pepper
- 4 piecesHoagie Sub Rolls
- 4 slicesProvolone Cheese Slices, optional
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Get to the point
- 1
Slice 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausages into 1-inch thick coins.
- 2
Sear in skillet over medium-high for 6 minutes until browned; set aside on plate.
- 3
Toss sliced bell peppers and yellow onion in the rendered pan fat for 5 minutes until tender.
- 4
Return sausage coins, deglaze with 2 tbsp water or broth, and pile into split hoagie rolls.
Step by step
Tap a step to cross it offSausage Coin Slicing & Initial Sear
Slice 1 lb sweet or mild Italian sausage links into 1-inch rounds. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage coins in a single layer and sear for 6 minutes, flipping halfway until deeply browned on both flat sides. Transfer sausage to a plate.
WhySlicing before cooking exposes more surface area for savory caramelization and renders flavorful pork fat for the vegetables.
Pepper & Onion Caramelization
Add 2 sliced bell peppers (red and green) and 1 sliced yellow onion directly into the rendered sausage drippings in the skillet. Season with 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until limp and sweet.
WhyCooking peppers directly in the pork fat infuses every strip with rich Italian sausage flavor.
Pan Fond Deglaze & Simmer
Return sausage coins and their resting juices to the skillet. Splash in 2 tbsp water, chicken broth, or white wine. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan and toss together for 2 minutes until bubbling and glazed.
WhyDeglazing dissolves the caramelized fond on the bottom of the skillet, coating the peppers in a glossy natural sauce.
Hoagie Sub Loading & Provolone Melt
Split 4 hoagie rolls. Spoon sausage, peppers, and onions generously into each roll. Top with a slice of provolone cheese and broil or serve warm.
WhyWrap filled hoagies tightly in foil for 2 minutes to let the bread steam slightly and the cheese melt fully.
- Dad pro tip
- Slice the sausages into coins before cooking instead of cooking links whole. You get double the browned caramelized crust and the peppers cook in the rendered drippings in under 12 minutes.
- Kid & toddler adjustment
- Pick sweet Italian sausage over hot sausage. For younger kids, serve sausage coins and bread without peppers.
- Serve with
- Kettle cooked potato chips · Pasta salad · Cold dill pickle spears
- Reheating
- Reheat sausage and peppers in a hot skillet for 3 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 26 g
Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #167905. Cook-time basis: 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet 375°F pork sausage test; USDA FSIS 160°F guideline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reheat leftover skillet sausage & peppers (sub filling) without ruining the texture?
Reheat sausage and peppers in a hot skillet for 3 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.
What is the target internal temperature for this recipe?
Confirm internal core temperature reaches 160°F using an instant-read digital probe thermometer inserted into the thickest part. Allow the meat to rest for 2 minutes before slicing to let carryover heat equalize and lock in juices.
How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?
Pick sweet Italian sausage over hot sausage. For younger kids, serve sausage coins and bread without peppers.
What are the best side dishes to serve with this?
Recommended sides include Kettle cooked potato chips, Pasta salad, Cold dill pickle spears.