Kielbasa and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
A one-skillet Kielbasa and Potatoes recipe with smoky sausage, golden potatoes, sweet onions, and colorful peppers, crispy, cozy, and budget-friendly any night of the week.
Servings: 5
Cost: $10
Equipment
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- skillet
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 14 ounces smoked kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1½ lbs about 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion sliced thin
- 2 bell peppers any color, sliced into strips
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika optional: smoked paprika for more flavor
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet (don’t wipe it out — the sausage drippings add flavor), add the diced potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden brown and starting to become tender, about 10–12 minutes. If they’re sticking, add a splash of water and cover the pan for a few minutes to steam them slightly.
- Stir in the sliced onion and bell peppers. Continue cooking until the vegetables are soft and the potatoes are fully tender, about 8–10 minutes more.
- Add the minced garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Return the browned kielbasa to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot straight from the pan.
Notes
- For extra-crispy potatoes, avoid overcrowding and don’t stir too often once they start browning.
- Add greens: stir in a handful of spinach or kale during the last 2 minutes.
- Sheet-pan option: Roast at 425°F for 35–40 minutes, tossing halfway.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1694IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg