Golden potatoes and hearty beef sausage cooked together in one skillet, the kind of simple winter dinner that fills the house with comforting aromas.
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sausage, sliced into thick rounds
- 1½ lb potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef sausage slices and cook until well browned on both sides, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the potatoes and cook them undisturbed for a few minutes so they develop a golden crust, then stir and continue cooking until lightly browned all over.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened and slightly caramelized, allowing it to mix with the potatoes.
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking briefly until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth, return the sausage to the skillet, cover, and let everything simmer gently until the potatoes are fully tender and the flavors come together.
Remove the lid for the last few minutes to let excess moisture evaporate, leaving the skillet rich and well coated.
Nutrition Facts (approx)
Calories: 560 | Protein: 28g | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 36g
Quick Facts
• one-pan
• cold weather comfort
• family approved
• budget friendly
• freezer friendly
Tips
Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly without turning mushy.
Brown the sausage well at the start to build flavor before combining it with the potatoes.
Let the skillet finish uncovered to concentrate the flavors and avoid a watery result.
Variations
Rustic Skillet Style
Leave the potatoes slightly larger and cook them longer over lower heat. This creates a more rustic texture with crisp edges and a soft center, perfect for a farmhouse-style meal. If you’re looking for even more ideas using sausage, these Beef Sausage Recipes offer tasty inspiration.
Creamy Winter Skillet
Stir a small splash of cream into the skillet during the final minutes of cooking. This coats the sausage and potatoes in a light, savory sauce without turning the dish into a stew. For even cozier sides, pair it with something like Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes to complete the comfort-food experience.
Lighter Family Version
Replace part of the potatoes with carrots or turnips. The dish stays hearty but feels lighter and more balanced while keeping its winter comfort appeal.