There’s just something about fall that makes you crave warm, cozy meals — and this Autumn Skillet Dinner fits the season perfectly. It’s packed with flavorful smoked beef sausage, sweet roasted vegetables, caramelized onions, and a simple garlic-butter sauce that brings everything together.
This dish is hearty, colorful, comforting, and comes together with simple ingredients. You can enjoy it on its own or serve it over jasmine rice like I did.
⭐ Ingredients
- 2 (10 oz) packages smoked beef sausage
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 (12 oz) bags Brussels sprouts
- 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 oz butter
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt, Pepper, and Paprika to taste
🍽️ Instructions
1. Prep & roast the veggies
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Add them to a baggie with a drizzle of olive oil, plus salt and pepper. Shake until coated, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Microwave each bag of Brussels sprouts for about 30 seconds — just enough to soften slightly. Slice them in half, add to a baggie with olive oil, salt, and pepper, shake, and place on the same baking sheet.
Bake the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts at 400°F for 30–45 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.
2. Brown the sausage
Slice the smoked beef sausage. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Caramelize the onions
Add the sliced onion to the skillet with the drippings from the sausage. Add a little more olive oil if needed. Season with a pinch of salt and cook until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
4. Make the garlic butter sauce
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir until fragrant. Add the butter and let it melt, creating a buttery garlic sauce.
5. Combine everything
Once the roasted veggies are done, add them to the skillet along with the caramelized onions and browned sausage. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated in the butter sauce.
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
6. Serve & enjoy
This dish is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it over jasmine rice for a heartier meal.
If you make this Autumn Skillet Dinner, be sure to tag me — I love seeing your recreations! 🍁
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