sausage dogs... 20 minutes

the goods:

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large white onion (or 2 medium onions) halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick lengthwise
3 red or orange bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 spicy or sweet Italian sausages
4 hoagie rolls or hot dog buns
grainy mustard



In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add 3/4 cup water; cover and simmer 3 minutes.



Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and liquid has evaporated, 2 minutes.



Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in another skillet over medium. Add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Place sausages and vegetables on bread and top with mustard.