Tag: oregano

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet or mild Italian sausages
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 vidalia onion, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil

    • White, cooked rice to serve (or large fresh rolls)

    Directions

    Heat olive oil in large skillet that comes with a lid. Add sausage links. Pour 1/2 cup water into skillet. Cover with lid. When water begins to boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 12 minutes. Remove the lid and turn heat up to medium. Brown sausages on all sides, then remove to rest, at least 5 minutes. Slice sausages into rounds after resting. Do not drain skillet.

    Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 3 minutes. Add peppers and seasonings. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, then add wine and sausage. Cook until wine reduces and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed. Serve over hot white rice, or on rolls.

    “Meatloaf” Burgers

    • 1 lb ground beef (I use ground round)
    • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, plain
    • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/8 tsp oregano
    • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 Tbs whole milk

    Using clean, dry hands, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Pinch off large handfuls and roll, then press into burger patties. I always press a dimple into one side of the patty with a knuckle to help prevent the burger curling while it cooks. Heat over grill, in a pan or on a griddle until burger is cooked to preference (I usually cook 3 to 4 minutes per side), then let rest about 10 minutes on a serving plate.

    * Sometimes I add 1/2 tsp dried onion and 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce as well for added flavor*