Peasant Skillet

Name: Peasant Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips; 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced; 3 cups broccoli florets; 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound fully cooked Polish sausage

I prepare this supper frequently throughout the year, substituting whatever vegetables are in season. No matter how often I make it, I'm always asked for the recipe. —Lisbeth Whitehead, Watertown, South Dakota

Ingredients

6 bacon strips
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fully cooked Polish sausage

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Add next five ingredients to drippings. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut sausage diagonally into 1/2-in. slices; place on top of vegetables. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon; sprinkle on top.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 382 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Peasant Skillet in Country Pork

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Carol

Jun 12, 2019

I took this recipe and changed it up a bit. I loved the idea of this recipe but thought perhaps brussel sprouts world be a better fit with the kielbasa I had (not that I don't like broccoli, I do). I also try to watch or at least try to control the fat intake. Keeping this in mind, I didn't use bacon..........instead, I sauteed the onions, celery, added garlic, and the kielbasa in olive oul until the kielbasa started to brown and the onions started to turn translucent. Add the brussel sprouts, potatoes and a 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup chicken broth.........cover and throw it in the oven. I baked it for a little over an hour. Take it out, stir it, and cover.......let stand for 10 to 15 min. It came out AMAZING........
kerry123

May 25, 2019

We loved it, but we put in the whole package of bacon, and doubled the veggies, also red pepper, and others.
Martha

Dec 7, 2018

My husband and I did not care for this - it was very bland, and the different ingredients did not "blend" together. Because I was concerned that some vegetables might be overdone and some underdone, I cooked them all separately according to our taste. I fried the potatoes and onions (and added some garlic) and at the same time I boiled the broccoli according to package directions. I steamed the carrots and celery, and then just combined everything, putting the sausage pieces on top as directed. It didn't taste bad, just not good. The broccoli seemed out of place and it was too dry. At the end I added about 1/2 cup of chicken broth, to help "steam" the sausage and warm it through.
Derrell

Nov 22, 2013

This sounds delicious . I like vegetables in meals . I saved this recipe for later because I just made a big pot of chili . This will be the next meal after my chili is gone .