Homemade Italian Sausage Stew

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
One day when I was preparing Italian sausages, I decided to do something different. After browning them, I put the sausages in a pot and added other ingredients, ending up with this stew that my husband and I like very much. We have four grown children and will soon celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary!

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
  • 2 small onions, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 large green or sweet red pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  2. Add the ketchup, green pepper and parsley; cook 12-15 minutes longer or until pepper is tender. Discard bay leaf.
  3. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.