Braised Sausage, Potato & Carrot Skillet

A hearty one-pan dish with tender vegetables and savory sausage in a flavorful broth

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Vegetables & Aromatics:

• 8-10 small yellow potatoes (halved)
• 2-3 large carrots (3/4" chunks)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 5 garlic cloves (minced)
• Fresh parsley (minced, for garnish)

Protein & Fats:

• 1 Italian sausage (about 4 oz, casing removed)
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

Liquids & Seasonings:

• 2 cups braising liquid (vegetable is best)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (i like Trader Joe's Sofrito)
• Ground black pepper (to taste, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep Work

1. Peel and chop carrots (3/4" chunks)
2. Cut potatoes in half (minimum 1" thickness)
3. Dice onion
4. Mince garlic
5. Mince parsley (set aside for garnish)

Prepare Braising Liquid

5. Bring your liquid to a strong simmer
6. Add minced garlic
7. Remove from heat, set aside

Cook the Sausage

7. Heat a large, wide pan with lid to medium-high heat
8. Add sausage (no casing) fully cook until browned
9. Remove sausage, chop and set aside
10. Leave those sausage drippings in the pan!

Build the Dish

10. Add olive oil to sausage drippings.
11. Add onions, sauté for 3 minutes
12. Add carrot chunks, sauté for 7 more minutes
13. Pour in braising liquid and 1 tsp of seasoning mix
14. Gently boil for 10 minutes (stir gently)
15. Reduce heat to medium-low
16. Add potatoes, cut side down (ensure bottom half of each potato is submerged in liquid)
17. Cover pan and simmer 20-25 minutes
18. Check potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork

Finish & Serve

18. Drain the leftover braising liquid (save this flavorful broth concentrate)
19. Add butter, parsley and sausage to the pan
20. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes so the flavors can meld
21. Stir and serve (add ground pepper to taste)