Recipes

Pheasant Pepper Skillet

January 02, 2025 / nebraska / pheasant / south dakota / upland bird

This vibrant skillet dish features pheasant with a mix of colorful bell peppers and onions, reflecting the upland game traditions of the Midwest.

This vibrant skillet dish features pheasant with a mix of colorful bell peppers and onions, reflecting the upland game traditions of the Midwest. It's a simple yet flavorful dinner option that honors the hunting culture of states like South Dakota and Nebraska.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pheasant breasts, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (garden-grown)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (garden-grown)
  • 1 onion, sliced (garden-grown)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (garden-grown)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pheasant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pheasant is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

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