German Sausage with Sauerkraut and Boiled Potatoes

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Traditional German sausage served with tangy sauerkraut and perfectly boiled potatoes. This German-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beef sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 German cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 12 oz sliced beef sausage for 5 minutes until browned on both sides; remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened; stir in 10 oz drained sauerkraut, 1 tsp caraway seeds, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a simmer.
  3. Step 3: Simmer for 10 minutes until sauerkraut is heated through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the cooked sausage and 1/2 tsp salt; cook for 2 minutes more.
  5. Step 5: While the sausage and sauerkraut simmer, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add 2 lbs peeled and quartered potatoes and cook for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and serve alongside.

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