This comforting sausage stew is everything you want in a cold-weather dinner — rich, savory, loaded with tender vegetables, and ready with just 15 minutes of prep. It’s the perfect weeknight meal when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.
If you love one-pot comfort food, you’ll also enjoy my Beef Stew, Easy Chicken Stew, and Hamburger Stew!
🥣 Why You’ll Love This Sausage Stew
This recipe is simple but big on flavor. Sliced sausage simmers with beans, potatoes, carrots, and peppers in a fragrant, savory broth. It tastes amazing straight off the stove, but like all good stews, it becomes even richer and more delicious the next day — perfect for meal prep!
It makes about six generous portions, so you can feed a family or store leftovers for easy lunches.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what brings this stew together:
- Smoked sausage — Ukrainian sausage or kielbasa gives delicious smoky depth.
- Olive oil + butter — for browning and sautéing.
- Garlic, onion, celery — the flavor base that builds richness.
- Broth — beef gives bold flavor, but chicken works just as well.
- Seasonings — Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika add savory warmth.
- Carrots + red bell pepper — a natural sweetness to balance the dish.
- Potatoes — Russet potatoes break down beautifully, thickening the stew.
- Cannellini beans — for protein and extra heartiness.
⏱ Helpful Tips for Success
✔ The stew thickens naturally as potatoes soften and starch releases. If you like it soupier, add extra broth or water.
✔ Chop as you go! Prep the sausage first, then chop your aromatics while it browns to save time.
✔ Russet potatoes fall apart softly — use Yukon Gold or red potatoes if you prefer firmer pieces.
👩🍳 How to Make Sausage Stew
This is a quick overview — full instructions are below!
- Brown the sausage until crisp, then set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in butter until lightly golden.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, and spices to deepen flavor.
- Pour in broth along with potatoes, beans, bell pepper, and sausage.
- Simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors are rich.
🔄 Substitutions & Variations
✨ Use uncooked Italian sausage — just remove casings, brown, and continue as written.
✨ Swap beans for another variety like navy, kidney, or pinto — or leave them out entirely.
✨ Add a kick! Stir in cayenne or hot paprika for a spicy version.
🍽 What to Serve With It
This stew is a full meal on its own, but a slice of crusty bread is always welcome for dipping.
If you want a side, pair it with:
- Caesar salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing
- Mixed greens with Olive Garden–style dressing
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3–5 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove for best texture.
- Freeze for up to 4 months in sealed containers.
💡 Love Cooking With Sausage?
Try these delicious sausage dishes next:
- Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach
- Pesto Pan-Fried Sausage and Potatoes
- Kielbasa Soup
- Simple Balsamic Smoked Sausage Pasta
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole
⭐ Sausage Stew Recipe
This hearty stew brings smoked sausage, beans, and vegetables together in a bold, savory broth. Easy to make and perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans, drained
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sliced sausage in olive oil until crisp (8–10 minutes). Remove to a plate.
- Melt butter in the same pot and sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened and lightly browned (8–10 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook 1 minute.
- Add broth, potatoes, beans, bell pepper, and return sausage to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until potatoes fall apart and flavors deepen. Add extra broth if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
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