Italian Sausage Tailgate Heroes

Submitted by gold.klas

"A healthy option for a favorite football treat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb sweet reduced-fat Italian sausage or 1 lb spicy reduced-fat Italian sausage
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 cup beer
• 6 submarine rolls
• 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard (optional)

directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Slice the sausages in half lengthwise and add them to the skillet. Brown on each side for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet.
4. Add the peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the onion and continue cooking for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
6. Return the sausage to the pan, add the beer and cook for 5 minutes or until the sausages are completely done.
7. Meanwhile, toast the rolls.
8. Place 2 sausage halves on each toasted roll and top with the peppers and onions.
9. Serve with Dijon mustard, if desired.