HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches image

Perfect for the summer grilling season, this flavorful and hearty Italian sausage sandwich will be a picnic favorite for sure! -Mariela Petroski, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
1 bottle (14.9 ounces) dark beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups julienned green peppers
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 brat buns, split
6 slices provolone cheese, halved

Steps:

Place sausages in a large saucepan; add beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato, salt and pepper; heat through., Drain and discard beer. Grill sausages, covered, over direct medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Serve on buns with green pepper mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.