Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients

• 1 lb Spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 medium Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Place a 12-inch skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C). Add the 1 lb Spicy Italian sausage, casing removed, and break it up with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off most of the rendered fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
2. 2Add the 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes), 1 medium yellow onion (diced), and 1 medium red bell pepper (diced) to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften. You should see them becoming slightly tender and the onion becoming translucent.
3. 3Add the 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (if using), 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything well to combine, ensuring the spices coat the sausage and vegetables.
4. 4Reduce the heat to medium-low (300°F / 150°C). Cover the skillet and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. 5Check the consistency of the hash. If it seems dry, add the 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil and stir to combine.
6. 6Taste the hash and adjust the seasoning with more salt or black pepper if needed. The sausage and vegetables should be tender and well-combined.
7. 7Serve the spicy sausage and sweet potato hash hot, garnished with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.

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