Description
Creamy Cajun Beef, Sausage & Cheddar Potato Skillet is a filling, flavorful dish that combines ground beef and smoked sausage with tender potatoes and rich cream. Perfect for busy families, this dish offers a delightful explosion of Cajun flavors and comes together in a single skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 large russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2. Add ground beef and sliced smoked sausage; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. 3. Incorporate chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 4. Add diced potatoes and Cajun seasoning; mix until evenly coated.
5. 5. Pour in heavy cream along with salt and pepper; stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
6. 6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
7. 7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
This dish can be adjusted to suit your taste. Replace smoked sausage with andouille sausage for a spicier kick or mix in other veggies like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition. Adjust spice levels by reducing Cajun seasoning or adding sugar for milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg