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Sausage and Frozen Vegetable Skillet

This dish involves sautéing sliced sausage and frozen vegetables in a skillet until browned and heated through. Main ingredients include sausage, mixed frozen vegetables, and garlic, with the final dish featuring a tender texture from the vegetables and a crispy exterior on the sausage. The appearance is an inviting, roughly mixed skillet with vibrant vegetables and caramelized sausage slices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: home-style
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Kielbasa sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables about 12 oz
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Slice the kielbasa sausage into rounds about ½ inch thick using a sharp chef's knife on a cutting board. Measure out and set aside.
    1 lb Kielbasa sausage
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke slightly.
    1 lb Kielbasa sausage
  3. Add the sliced sausage to the hot skillet, arranging them in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the slices are evenly browned and crispy on the edges. Remove from skillet and set aside.
    1 lb Kielbasa sausage
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
    1 lb Kielbasa sausage
  5. Pour in the frozen vegetables, spreading them out evenly. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through, tender, and some pieces start to caramelize and brown slightly.
    1 lb Kielbasa sausage
  6. Return the browned sausage to the skillet, mixing everything well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until combined and heated through. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
    1 lb Kielbasa sausage

Notes

Feel free to customize with other seasonings or add a splash of hot sauce for extra flavor.