German Potato and Sausage Salad Warm Bavarian Potato Salad with Smoked Sausage and Mustard Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 lbs baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, halved 1 lb smoked sausage or bratwurst, sliced into rounds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Optional: chopped chives or green onions for garnish Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside. While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and sauté for 5–6 minutes until browned and heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the red onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, both mustards, honey, and broth. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors. Add the cooked potatoes and sausage back into the skillet and toss gently to coat with the warm vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #germanpotatosalad #sausagerecipes #bavarianflavors #warmpotatosalad #oktoberfestfood #comfortsalad #mustardvinaigrette #bratwurstlove #heartymeals #easygermanrecipes #smokedsausage #rusticcooking #potatorecipes #quickdinnerideas #authenticgerman #cozycuisine #dinnerrecipes #saladwithsubstance #homestylefood #germaninspired Cozy and full of bold flavor — this German Potato and Sausage Salad is the ultimate warm salad for fall feasting or year-round cravings!

Beef and Pinto Bean Soup Hearty Beef and Pinto Bean Soup with Smoky Southwest Flavors Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or stew beef, cubed) 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using stew beef) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 4 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional) Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Sour cream or shredded cheese, for serving (optional) Directions: In a large soup pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. If using stew beef, heat olive oil in the pot and brown the beef on all sides. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until veggies are tender and flavors meld. Stir in lime juice if using. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Add sour cream or cheese if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or warm tortillas. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 310 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #beefsoup #pintobeans #heartymeals #comfortfoodrecipes #southwestflavors #beefandbeansoup #weeknightdinner #proteinpacked #homecooking #souprecipes #easybeefdinner #texmexflavor #warmandhearty #rusticsoup #souptok #homestylefood #onepotmeal #meatysoups #firetomatoes #slowcookerfriendly There's nothing like a warm bowl of Beef and Pinto Bean Soup on a cool evening. Smoky, rich, and filled with flavor!