Keto Sausage Stew (Easy, Meaty, Ready in 30)

Love sausage but you’re tired of same-old same-old? This keto Sausage Stew is loaded with big chunks of sausage, oodles of flavor, and plenty of veggies — it is one deliciously different stew.

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I love the versatility here, I change up the sausage variety depending on my mood, and serve it with pasta for the kids while I eat mine over mashed cauliflower.

Chef Jenn’s Take on Keto Sausage Stew

Cook the sausage in water first, with the water coming about halfway up the sides, rather than starting with a dry sear. It keeps the sausage moist and actually speeds up the process.

Turn the sausage once or twice while it cooks in the water, then let it cool slightly before slicing. Add it to the same skillet where you sauteed the onion, garlic, and peppers. You do not need flavored sausage for this, so much flavor gets built in along the way that a plain, good quality sausage works just as well. Mild Italian sausage is my first pick, hot Italian if you want something spicier. If the stew ends up too thick, thin it out with a few spoons of water.

Smoked hot paprika adds a genuinely distinctive flavor worth seeking out, though cayenne or red chili flakes work as substitutes if you cannot find it. Crushed tomatoes and tomato puree are the same thing, and tomato sauce works too, just watch the sugar content. One recent reader added mushrooms, cut back the Italian seasoning slightly, and tried smoked paprika for the first time, and loved how it turned out.

What You’ll Love About Keto Sausage Stew

• Flexible enough to change up the sausage variety anytime you want.
• A genuinely different way to enjoy sausage, big chunks and real flavor.
• Ready in about 30 minutes, real weeknight speed.

Ingredients

• Mild Italian sausage – Hot Italian sausage works if you want it spicier. Plain sausage is fine, you’ll be adding plenty of flavor along the way.
• Onion – Sliced.
• Garlic – Minced.
• Red and green bell peppers – Sliced.
• Crushed tomatoes – Canned. Tomato sauce works too, watch the sugar content.
• Paprika and smoked hot paprika – Cayenne or red chili flakes work as a substitute for the smoked hot paprika.
• Italian seasoning – Check the label for hidden sugar.
• Avocado oil – Or your favorite cooking oil.
• Red pepper flakes

How to Make Keto Sausage Stew

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Cook the sausage in a large skillet with enough water to come halfway up the sides. Turn once or twice until cooked through. Set aside.

In the same skillet, sautee the onion and garlic in the avocado oil over medium-high heat, until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add the peppers and cook a minute longer.

Let the sausage cool slightly, then slice it and add it to the skillet with the onions and peppers. Add the spices and mix well.

Add the crushed tomatoes and stir completely. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes, until thick.

Serve and enjoy.

Make It A Meal

Spoon this over Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower for the full experience, or eat it as-is with a salad or Broccoli with Garlic & Parmesan.

For more hearty stews, Chicken Cacciatore and Keto Beef Stew are both worth adding to the rotation.

Storage

Chill fully, then freeze in zipper-top freezer bags or freezer-safe containers, or silicone freezer trays if you have them, for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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