Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Potato Kielbasa Skillet


OK, here's a wonderfully tasty, easy, quick dinner to make on a weekday night.  BOY! Is this good!  A one-pot wonder, although I did steam some broccoli to serve on the side.  And that was it.  Fast, simple, delicious.  Could you ask for anything more on a busy evening?

POTATO KIELBASA SKILLET  (serves 3-4)

1 pound red potatoes, cubed
3 Tbsp water
3/4 pound (I used a 14 oz package of Turkey Kielbasa sausage) smoked Kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4" slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon vinegar
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach (I used a 9 oz pkg spinach, or use the 6 (?) oz pkg baby spinach)
4-5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl.  Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain.
In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender.  Add potatoes, saute 3-5 minutes longer or until kielbasa and potatoes are lightly browned.

Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme, and pepper;  stir into skillet.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.  Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.  

 1-6-12 UPDATE:  This stuff is even better as leftovers!  I'll double the recipe next time to have another dinner for a few nights later.  Or a couple of lunches.  The mustard sauce really mellows and becomes even sweeter.

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