Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry – A Cozy, One-Skillet Comfort Meal

If you’re looking for a dinner that’s hearty, colorful, nutritious, and unbelievably easy, Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry is about to become your new weeknight favorite. This skillet meal takes familiar ingredients—smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, peppers, onions, garlic—and transforms them into a sizzling, caramelized, deeply flavorful stir-fry that tastes like comfort in every bite.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness, smoked sausage adds bold savory richness, and the vegetables pack color and balance. Everything cooks in one skillet, which means fewer dishes and faster cleanup. And because sweet potatoes and smoked sausage cook quickly when diced properly, this recipe gets dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Let’s break down what makes this dish so incredible, how to customize it, and how to get perfect results every time.

Why This Recipe Works

1. The smoked sausage adds instant flavor

Smoked sausage is already seasoned and cooked, so browning it adds deep caramelization that spreads flavor across the whole skillet.

2. Sweet potatoes roast beautifully in a pan

They soften, caramelize, and absorb seasoning like a sponge.

3. A balance of sweet + savory

Sweet potato + smoky sausage = unmatched flavor pairing.

4. One-pan convenience

Everything cooks together, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

5. Naturally nutritious

Protein, fiber, vitamins, healthy carbs, and colorful vegetables—all in one dish.

Ingredients for Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

• 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into coins
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Optional additions:

• Spinach
• Zucchini
• Mushrooms
• Green beans
• Cajun seasoning
• Honey drizzle

Instructions

1. Prep sweet potatoes.
   Peel and cube into small, even pieces for faster cooking.
2. Brown the sausage.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and sauté until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook sweet potatoes.
   Add butter to the skillet. Add sweet potatoes and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized.
4. Add onions and peppers.
   Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Season.
   Add garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant.
6. Return sausage to pan.
   Mix sausage back in, tossing everything together.
7. Finish.
   Cook another 2–3 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
8. Serve.
   Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.

Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

A flavorful one-skillet stir-fry made with smoked sausage, caramelized sweet potatoes, peppers, and onions for a fast, hearty weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: American

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main

• 14 oz smoked sausage sliced
• 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 bell pepper sliced
• 1 onion sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
• fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown sliced smoked sausage on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Add butter to the skillet and cook sweet potato cubes for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
4. Stir in garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Return sausage to the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes to heat through.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra vegetables or a drizzle of honey for sweetness.

Tips for Perfect Stir-Fry

Cut sweet potatoes small

Smaller cubes cook faster and brown beautifully.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet

This helps with caramelization instead of steaming.

Brown the sausage well

Color = flavor.

Adjust seasoning

Smoked sausage is salty, so taste before adding more salt.

Use a large pan

A wide skillet helps everything cook evenly.

Delicious Variations

Cajun Style

Add Cajun seasoning + green onions.

Honey Garlic Version

Add 1 tablespoon honey + extra garlic at the end.

Spicy Version

Use smoked andouille sausage + extra chili flakes.

Veggie Loaded

Add zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli.

Cheesy Version

Sprinkle with cheddar or parmesan before serving.

What to Serve With This Dish

It’s perfect on its own, but you can pair it with:

• Rice
• Quinoa
• Mashed potatoes
• Cauliflower rice
• A fresh salad
• Roasted veggies

Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: 4 days
• Freezer: Up to 2 months (best with sausage + veggies only; sweet potatoes soften slightly)
• Reheat: Skillet on medium heat or 1–2 minutes in microwave

Why This Recipe Belongs in Your Weekly Rotation

• Quick
• One-pan
• Affordable
• Colorful
• Packed with nutrients
• Perfect for meal prep
• Explosion of sweet + smoky flavor

This is the kind of weeknight meal you look forward to—even when you’re too tired to cook.