Here’s a cozy and hearty recipe idea for Green Beans and Potatoes with Polish Sausage – a one-pot, down-home style dish that’s simple but full of flavor.
🥘 Green Beans, Potatoes & Polish Sausage Skillet
Ingredients (4–5 servings):
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1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (or 16 oz frozen)
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1 lb baby red or gold potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
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1 lb Polish sausage (kielbasa), sliced into ½-inch rounds
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups chicken broth (or enough to cover potatoes)
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2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (taste before adding more, sausage is salty)
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions:
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Brown the sausage – In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat butter/oil over medium heat. Add sliced Polish sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté aromatics – In the same pot, add onions and cook until softened (3–4 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Cook potatoes – Add potatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are just fork-tender.
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Add green beans – Stir in green beans and return sausage to the pot. Cover and cook another 8–10 minutes, until beans are tender but still bright.
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Finish & serve – Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread on the side.
✨ Tips & Variations:
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Swap green beans with cabbage wedges for a hearty Polish-style twist.
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Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a sprinkle of fresh dill at the end for brightness.
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For a more southern flavor, simmer with a ham hock or bacon instead of sausage.
