Healthier Kielbasa and Spuds

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 package turkey kielbasa or low-fat kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 3-4 large potatoes, chopped into 1 inch pieces (skin on is OK!)
• 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large skillet or small dutch oven (be sure it will hold all ingredients!).

2. 2

   Cook onion in oil over medium heat for about two minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   While the onion is browning, microwave the potatoes in a covered bowl with a few tablespoons of water for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the chopped Kielbasa to the onion and increase heat to medium-high.

5. 5

   Brown the Kielbasa very well (my hubby actually likes the meat a little"charred"), stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Drain water from potatoes and add the spuds to the meat once it is browned.

7. 7

   Add the can of broth and pepper (if desired) to the meat mixture, stir well.

8. 8

   Bring mixture to boiling, stir well.

9. 9

   Cover pan or pot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (at this point the broth will begin to darken and thicken a bit).

10. 10

    NOTE: The simmer stage is a perfect time to steam those veggies or put together a salad.

11. 11

    Give the Kielbasa mixture one final stir, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, then serve.