Sweet Potato Sausage Stew

I initially made this recipe with Chorizo sausage, which is to die for. The sweetness of the potato beautifully compliments the smoky, spicy flavor of the Chorizo. I should also mention that I use the most amazing sausages, which we buy from Falconetti's on Commercial Drive click 'here' for a direct link to their website. Falconetti's is a hotspot restaurant here in Vancouver and has been featured on the Food Network's popular show "Diner's Drive-Ins & Dives" with Guy Fieri. Aside from being a restaurant, they also have a butcher connected to the venue where they make their own sausages. Made from all natural ingredients, these sausages are amazing!!! I highly recommend trying their classic "Hot Italian", which I used in this stew recipe today, their "Chaurice", which is their version of Chorizo, and definitely try "Lamb Marguez". Excellent flavors and beautiful quality come together to provide excellence for Falconetti's customers. PS this is my Mom's favorite recipe and I made specially for her today :)

Sweet Potato Sausage Stew

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients:

1lb Chorizo or Hot Italian Sausage
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic
1 28oz can diced tomato
olive oil
salt & pepper

Directions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed sweet potato and saute until they begin to soften - about 15 minutes. Add diced onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes.

Add sausage and diced tomato. Stir well and let simmer 15-20 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste, serve hot - it would be delicious served over steamed green beans!

Enjoy and Buon Appetito!