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Easy 30-Minute Polish Stew

Belinda Bartholomew
Easy, hearty stew using fresh vegetables from your garden! Just chop, dump, and simmer. In 30 minutes, enjoy a delicious meal that’s good for you too!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Polish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium green squash halved lengthwise and sliced in 1/2” slices
  • 1 medium yellow squash halved lengthwise and sliced in 1/2 “ slices
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper diced
  • 1 lb. turkey kielbasa sliced in ¼” slices
  • 2 14 oz. cans of stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 3-4 Tbsp. tomato paste optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of ground cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop all of your vegetables.
  • Slice the kielbasa into ¼” thick slices.
  • Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to a large, non-stick pan set on medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion, garlic and squash for 3-5 minutes, until they start to soften.
  • Add in the kielbasa and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add stewed tomatoes and sauce.
  • Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

Serve over rice or quinoa.
You can also sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese.
Polish stew reheats very well and tastes even better the next day!
Keyword Easy, Healthy,, One pot, stew, tomatoes, vegetables
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