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Onion Boil with Sausage: Weeknight Win
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Onion Boil with Sausage: Weeknight Win

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound sausages (your choice: Italian-style, bratwurst, or spicy Italian—go wild)
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional for a smoky kick)
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for color and flair)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until they soften and start caramelizing, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Push onions to the side, add sausages to the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. If they’re pre-cooked, just brown them a bit for flavor.
  • Add minced garlic and paprika. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant—do not burn the garlic, or it gets bitter and sad.
  • Pour in water or broth to deglaze. Scrape up all the tasty browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until liquids reduce a bit.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If you like, finish with a quick toss of chopped parsley for color and freshness.