Sausage and Brussels Sprouts

This is my 'I don't know what to make' meal. Its quick and easy and you only need two ingredients besides the normal pantry items. Its low carb, high vegetable, high protein and can be super delicious. It can also be quick and dirty.  Not necessarily both.

Quick and dirty: hot skillet + vegetable oil + brussels sprouts + sausage + who cares what order as long as it gets hot + throw on the lid and it will cook even faster = editable food.  I can make editable food (most of the time) but sometimes its nice to take your time and eat really good food.  Only if you want to. Quick and dirty ways shall not be judged.

Sausage and Brussels Sprouts

Serves 2 hungry adults

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 white onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bag of brussels sprouts, quartered with stems removed
• 4 links original beef sausage, sliced (flavored tastes weird in this recipe)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Heat vegetable oil on a large skillet with medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until it smells garlicky (wow! thats a real word!) and the onions start to get soft.

Crank the heat to medium high and add the brussels sprouts. Stir them around so they are covered in the oil and then let them sit, covered* for about 4 minutes. Don't mess with them. Don't mess with them. Don't mess with them. If you mess with them they won't get charred aka amazing.

Add the sausage and stir everything up then let it sit (covered)* for about 3 minutes or until the sausage is charred. Everything is cooked when the brussels sprouts are soft and the sausage is hot throughout.

Remove from heat, add oregano, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.  If not serving immediately then remove to paper towel lined plate so its not sitting in any leftover oil. 

*If it looks like the  brussels sprouts are cooking too fast then leave uncovered.