SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE AND KALE STEW

Slow-Cooker Sausage and Kale Stew image

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories Entree

Time 4h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bulk Italian sausage, broken into small pieces
1 lb baby red potatoes (about 6)
1 white or yellow onion, chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 bunch kale, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup milk (plus more as needed)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In 4-quart or larger slow cooker, mix sausage, potatoes, onion, tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add water. Top mixture with chopped kale.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
If needed, season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to medium bowl. To potatoes, add milk and butter; mash until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, and more milk if needed.
Serve stew with mashed potatoes on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving