Italian Sausage And Potatoes
A hearty and comforting dish featuring ground beef and crispy potatoes, seasoned with herbs and topped with cheese.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet Ideal for even cooking and browning.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Use ground Italian sausage for authentic flavor.
- 4 cup potatoes Sliced 1/4 inch thick.
- 1 whole onion Sliced slightly thicker than potatoes.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 0.5 tsp rosemary Dried or fresh.
- 0.5 tsp oregano Dried or fresh.
- 0.5 tsp thyme Dried or fresh.
- to taste salt and pepper To season.
- 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan Reggiano For topping.
- as needed cooking oil For frying in skillet.
- as desired eggs Optional, for topping.
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes 1/4-inch thick and the onions slightly thicker. Soak potatoes in cold water for 10-15 minutes to remove starch.
- Heat cooking oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef and onions until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add more oil to the skillet. Once hot, add the sliced potatoes in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high.
- Let the potatoes brown for 2-3 minutes on one side before flipping. Brown the other side, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove potatoes and drain excess oil if needed. Add the sausage and onions back to the skillet with the potatoes.
- Add dried or fresh herbs and heat until ingredients are hot.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and add a poached egg if desired.
Notes
Recipe notes: Enjoy this hearty dish for breakfast or brunch with a delicious twist of Italian flavors.