HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE STEW

Homemade Italian Sausage Stew image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
2 small onions, cut into wedges
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 large green or sweet red pepper, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. , Add the ketchup, green pepper and parsley; cook 12-15 minutes longer or until pepper is tender. Discard bay leaf. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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