Description
A friendly, no-fuss skillet supper featuring smoky beef sausage, golden baby potatoes, and bright bell peppers for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked beef sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced smoked beef sausage. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer sausage to a plate.
- Add halved or quartered baby potatoes to the skillet and spread them in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until they start to develop a golden-brown crust, then stir and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/4 cup of the chicken or vegetable broth. Cover with a lid and let steam for 8–10 minutes, until tender.
- Remove the lid and push the potatoes to one side. Add the diced onion and sliced bell pepper to the cleared space. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Create a small clearing and add minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir garlic and spices into the onions, bell peppers, and potatoes. Return the sausage to the skillet and pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir and let simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- If using, stir in fresh spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking until wilted. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve directly from the skillet for a rustic meal. Customize with hot sauce or serve with a green salad to cut the richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: skillet, sausage, potatoes, easy dinner, one-pan meal