Crispy Sausage & Potato Skillet with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 1 poundsausage (Italian or breakfast, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1½ poundrusset potato
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 cupbeef broth
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
Prep
- 01
Peel and cut russet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes.
- 02
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 03
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 02
In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until soft and caramelized, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 03
Add minced garlic and paprika; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add diced potatoes and stir to coat. Pour in 1 cup beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and tuck in the thyme sprigs.
- 05
Return sausage to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender and most liquid has absorbed.
- 06
Uncover, taste for seasoning, and serve warm. Discard thyme sprigs.
Spice Tips
For deeper flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or a pinch of caraway seeds. A dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes at the table brings heat without changing the dish's character.
For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream or sour cream at the end. Leftovers reheat beautifully in a skillet over medium heat.