Description
This Kielbasa and Potatoes Skillet recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners. It features savory browned kielbasa sausage paired with tender, seasoned potatoes, sautéed onions, and garlic, all cooked together in a skillet for an easy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 16 oz. kielbasa sausage
Vegetables
- 1 ¼ pounds potatoes (about 5 medium-sized), chopped
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasonings
- ½ tsp paprika
- ⅓ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the kielbasa.
- Brown the Kielbasa: Slice the kielbasa sausage and add it to the hot skillet. Stir occasionally while frying to ensure even browning. This should take about 6 minutes. Once browned, remove the kielbasa from the pan and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the kielbasa is browning, chop the onion and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add the chopped potatoes to the skillet with the kielbasa grease. Sprinkle with paprika, kosher salt, and oregano. Stir to coat the potatoes evenly in the fat. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook the potatoes for about 13 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the potatoes. Cover and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the potatoes have softened and the onions are translucent and cooked through.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Add the browned kielbasa back into the skillet with the potatoes and onions. Mix well and cook for an additional 4 minutes to allow flavors to meld and everything to heat through.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the potatoes regularly to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Use rendered kielbasa fat for extra flavor, but you can add a little oil if needed.
- Feel free to substitute Italian seasoning for the oregano to vary flavor.
- If you prefer crispier potatoes, cook uncovered for the last few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: kielbasa, potatoes, skillet dinner, one pan meal, sausage recipe, easy dinner, hearty meal
