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I started buying the turkey kielbasa and smoked sausage (as opposed to pork or beef) a couple of years ago when I decided to try to start eating and cooking a little healthier post-baby.
Well, there was this one night that my husband saw that the package on the counter said turkey. He started protesting the fact that I was using turkey sausage instead of beef, but I assured him that it was the kind I've always bought and that we, as a family, have all always liked it just fine. However, to appease him and his beef-driven mind, I told him I'd buy beef next time.
So I did. And you know what? I'll never buy it again.
The beef was way too greasy for our liking and was really mushy and unappetizing as a whole. He admitted I was right. Woot woot. Momma knows what she's talking about in the kitchen.
That's not to say I always prefer turkey to beef. Offer me a slice of turkey or a fat juicy steak and I'm going for the red meat every time, but as far as smoked sausage, kielbasa and even hot dogs for that matter, we're a turkey-lovin' family. Gobble gobble.
This comes together super quickly and everyone including the 18 month-old, 5 year-old and us old folk all love it. Serve it with a nice side salad or some fried eggs and you have a healthy meal that is super yummo!
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Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash
yield: 4 servings
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 15 MINUTES
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 15 MINUTES
Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion, and Potato Hash is an easy-to-make, healthy and delicious meal that comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring tons of fresh veggies and lean turkey kielbasa.
INGREDIENTS
1 (14 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow, red, or orange bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
3 small or 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 (14 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow, red, or orange bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
3 small or 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
olive oil
salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a heavy-bottomed skillet (I like to use my cast iron), heat 2tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, around 8-10 minutes, stirring a few times to ensure even browning.
2. In a separate skillet, brown the sliced kielbasa for around 5 minutes in 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and set it aside. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the cooked potatoes and kielbasa to the skillet with the onions and peppers and mix everything together. Serve nice and hot!
NOTES
I use two skillets to make this recipe. I used to make it in one, but something always came out wrong. I've learned that when I cook my potatoes in a separate skillet they cook more evenly and stay nice and crispy when they're added to the other ingredients right before serving.
Sometimes I'll add some minced garlic to the peppers and onions, but it tastes just as good without it.
Author: Becky Tarala
1. In a heavy-bottomed skillet (I like to use my cast iron), heat 2tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, around 8-10 minutes, stirring a few times to ensure even browning.
2. In a separate skillet, brown the sliced kielbasa for around 5 minutes in 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and set it aside. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the cooked potatoes and kielbasa to the skillet with the onions and peppers and mix everything together. Serve nice and hot!
NOTES
I use two skillets to make this recipe. I used to make it in one, but something always came out wrong. I've learned that when I cook my potatoes in a separate skillet they cook more evenly and stay nice and crispy when they're added to the other ingredients right before serving.
Sometimes I'll add some minced garlic to the peppers and onions, but it tastes just as good without it.
Author: Becky Tarala
