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Turkey Sausage Skillet with Crispy Potatoes

Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb gold potatoes
  • Cooking oil spray
  • 1 1/4 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage sliced in 1" pieces
  • 2 cups shallots sliced thin
  • 1 sweet yellow pepper deseeded, membranes removed & cut into 1-2" pieces
  • 1 sweet red pepper deseeded, membranes removed & cut into 1-2" pieces
  • 1 sweet green pepper deseeded, membranes removed & cut into 1-2" pieces
  • 1 jalapeno deseeded, membranes removed and sliced thin
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 2 cups of canola or peanut oil

Equipment & Utensils

  • Medium pan
  • Large skillet with cover
  • Deep fry pan

Instructions

  • Cut potatoes into 1" cubes.
  • Place in saucepan and cover with water.
  • Place on high heat until bubbling, then lower to simmer.
  • Cook potatoes until you can easily pierce with a fork, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat skillet and spray with cooking oil, then add turkey sausage.
  • Cook sausage until all sides are golden.
  • The easiest way to do this is to keep shaking the skillet, to turn the sausages on all sides.
  • Add shallots and continue to toss ingredients.
  • Add peppers and jalapeno, then the tomatoes.
  • Keep tossing and combining ingredients.
  • Cook until peppers soften just a little but still has bite, then remove from heat and cover.
  • Heat canola or peanut oil in fry pan, then add potatoes.
  • Fry until golden and crispy then remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve by dividing skillet contents into three bowls or plates, then top with potatoes.