SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS W/BACON-ONION & PEPPERS

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Brussels sprouts is one of our family favorite veggies, and I decided since it was Christmas why not add Red Sweet Peppers to highlight the green & red colors for the Season. I added Bacon to give flavor, & sautéed them in the rendered bacon fat, the flavors were very good. While they were hot and just before serving, I added...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Vegetables

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed & half the large ones
1 large onion, sliced thick seperated into rings
6 clove garlic, minced
1 large red bell peppers, cut into strips & then thirds
3 slice thick sliced slab bacon, remove rind (or bacon of choice)
2 tsp steak seasoning
1/4 c finely shredded italian cheese, or cheese of your choice

Steps:

  • 1. Trim Brussels sprouts, and cut the larger ones in half for even cooking. Wash & set aside till needed.
  • 2. Peel and slice onion into thick slices, cut slices in half.
  • 3. Using a large skillet (I used a 16 inch) add the sliced bacon, I cut my slices in half. Cook until fat is rendered.
  • 4. Cook until bacon is crisp. Remove the rind. Add to paper towel to drain excess fat. Crumble or cut into nice size pieces.
  • 5. Add Brussels sprouts to the rendered bacon fat & cook for about 10 minutes.
  • 6. Add sliced onion, separated in to skillet with the Brussels sprouts & minced garlic, & steak seasoning and continue to cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
  • 7. Add the red bell pepper strips, and continue to cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes or so or until desired crispness is reached for the veggies. Add the chopped or crumbled bacon, stir to mix.
  • 8. Then, Add the cooked veggies to a 9X9 size dish, then top with finely shredded cheese, while veggies are still hot.
  • 9. Serve & enjoy while still hot.

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