One Pan Sausage, Potato and Bean Stew

Hearty. Flavorful. Comfort in a bowl. This Sausage, Potato and Bean Stew is the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with warmth and your table with happy, satisfied faces. It’s packed with savory sausage, tender potatoes, creamy beans, and rich broth — simple ingredients that come together beautifully. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or whenever you need a filling, nourishing dinner that doesn’t require complicated steps.

Why You’ll Love This Stew

• One-pot meal

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Hearty and filling

• Great for leftovers

• Easy to customize

Tips for the Best Stew

• For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes directly in the pan

• Add a handful of spinach or kale at the end for extra greens

• A splash of cream makes it extra cozy (optional)

Tips for Ingredients

Broth: You can substitute chicken or vegetable broth

Potatoes: You can substitute red or gold potatoes

Bean: You can use any kind. I usually use kidney or cannellini.

Optional: Add carrots to increase vegetables

How to Serve

This stew is delicious:

• With crusty whole wheat bread

• Topped with fresh parsley

• With a sprinkle of grated Parmesan

• Alongside a simple green salad

Storage

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This stew also freezes well — just cool completely before freezing in airtight containers.

Recipe

One Pan Sausage, Potato and Bean Stew

Ingredients:

·         1 smoked sausage package (12 oz)

·         4 small russet potatoes

·         1 can of beans, not drained, any kind (14-15 oz can)

·         1 can of green peas, drained

·         2 cups of beef broth

·         1/4 tablespoon of pepper

·         1/4 tablespoon of garlic powder

·         1/4 tablespoon of onion powder

Directions:

1.      Wash and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes with the skin still on. Cut the smoked sausage into small slices.  

2.      Put a large pan on the stove and add the beef broth to it.

3.      Set it to medium high heat.

4.      Add the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, until the broth begins to boil.

5.      Turn the heat down to medium and add the sliced sausage.

6.      Add pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir everything so that the seasoning mixes well into the broth.

7.      Add the peas and beans. Then stir the pan

8.      Cook until the potatoes are soft and the broth begins to thicken. This will be about 20 minutes after the peas and beans are added.

9.      Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes to help the broth thicken a little more. Enjoy.

This Sausage, Potato and Bean Stew is simple, filling, and made with everyday ingredients — exactly the kind of meal that brings people together around the table. If you make it, share your bowl in our community group! I love seeing your cozy dinners.

-Tina