One-Pan Sausage and Roasted Sweet Potato Dinner

Sausage and Sweet Potato Dinner: a quick, easy, and budget-friendly stovetop recipe that’s perfect for weeknights or feeding a crowd. This dish uses fresh ingredients (with just one can of tomatoes) so every bite is full of bright, natural flavor. You can also adapt it for a slow cooker or multicooker.

This meal is full of flavor and very straightforward to make. Use good-quality sausages — pork, chicken, or your favorite variety will work — and plenty of fresh vegetables. Cilantro and bell pepper add a fresh brightness, while a touch of chili provides gentle warmth; increase the chili if you prefer more heat.

Ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings. It’s also excellent for making a large pot to take to a gathering. If you like, prepare it in the morning and finish it in a slow cooker so it’s ready when you get home.

Tip: For extra depth of flavor, add some chopped bacon when sautéing the vegetables.

Recipe by Beki Heath

Instructions

1. Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces. In a large, dry skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage pieces until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Peel and cut the white and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a pan of simmering water and cook until just tender, about 10–15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. If you prefer to use a slow cooker or multicooker, skip the potato precook: add the sautéed sausages and the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or pressure cook on high for 20 minutes in an Instant Pot or similar multicooker.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, chop the onion, bell pepper, leek, chili, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and fresh tomatoes.
5. Return the skillet to medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, leek, chili, and scallions until softened. Add the cooked potatoes, browned sausages, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and the canned tomatoes. Stir in the cilantro and mixed herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Serve hot, on its own or with warm crusty bread.

This dish is flexible: swap vegetables based on what you have, use different sausage varieties, or add extra herbs and spices to suit your taste. It makes a comforting weeknight dinner and scales up easily for guests.

Slow cooker / multicooker note: If making this in a slow cooker or multicooker, there’s no need to precook the potatoes. Simply add the sautéed sausages and all other ingredients and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.

Finish by serving straight from the pan or alongside warm bread. This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days and reheats nicely, making it a convenient option for leftovers.

We hope you enjoy this comforting and flavorful Sausage and Sweet Potato Dinner. If you try it, consider adding bacon for extra richness or extra chili for more heat. Happy cooking!

Recipe Card

Sausage and Sweet Potato Dinner

Yield:
4

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

A quick, flavorful and budget-friendly meal that can be made on the stovetop or adapted for slow cookers and multicookers.

Ingredients

• 6 sausages (more if you wish)
• 2 medium white potatoes
• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• ½ red chili pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 (400 g / 14 oz) can chopped tomatoes in juice
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• Salt, pepper, and olive oil

Instructions

1. Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces and brown in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
2. Peel and chop the potatoes and simmer until just tender, about 10–15 minutes; drain and set aside.
3. For slow cooker or multicooker, skip precooking the potatoes; add sautéed sausages and all ingredients and cook on low for 4–6 hours or pressure cook for 20 minutes.
4. Chop all vegetables while the potatoes cook.
5. Sauté the vegetables in a little olive oil until softened. Add the potatoes, sausages, garlic, fresh and canned tomatoes, cilantro, and mixed herbs. Season, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot with warm bread if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Calories (per serving): 578 (approx.)

Nutrition information is approximate.