Slow-Cooker Sausage And Kale Stew With Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until cooked through. Transfer the sausage to a slow cooker.
• STEP 2.Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• STEP 3.Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
• STEP 4.During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the kale to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook until the kale is wilted and tender.
• STEP 5.While the stew is cooking, prepare the olive oil mashed potatoes. Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and mash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 6.Serve the sausage and kale stew over a bed of olive oil mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can use any type of Italian sausage you prefer, such as sweet or spicy.
• Feel free to add other vegetables to the stew, such as bell peppers or zucchini.
• For a creamier mashed potato texture, you can add a splash of milk or cream to the mashed potatoes.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the stew in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
• Serve the reheated stew over freshly cooked mashed potatoes.