Description
This Sausage & Potato Skillet is a comforting and hearty one-pan meal perfect for any day of the week. Featuring savory sausage, tender potatoes, and flavorful vegetables, it’s quick to prepare and packed with satisfying taste and texture. Ideal for a family dinner or meal prep, this skillet recipe comes together in about 40 minutes and serves four.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they are softened and fragrant, roughly 5 minutes.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cook sausage: Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked, breaking it up if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- Season: Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Serve: Once everything is cooked through and nicely combined, serve the skillet hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Use smoked sausage for extra flavor or Italian sausage for a spicier kick.
- To speed up cooking, you can parboil the potatoes before adding them to the skillet.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can enhance the flavor.
- This dish reheats well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a lower-fat version, use turkey sausage or remove excess fat from the sausage after browning.
