SpanishMedium · Hot
Sausage rendered until its edges crisp, tossed with sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper in a pan that smells like smoked paprika and garlic and something very good about to happen. It is a straightforward, generous hash — the kind of thing you make when the week has been long and you need dinner to do its job.
15 min
35 min
5 min
55 min
Method
Preheat oven to 200C. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges. Set aside.
In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the crumbled sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet with the sausage drippings, add the diced yellow onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened and lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, paprika, and cumin. Stir everything together and let the spices bloom in the heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the roasted sweet potato cubes and the cooked sausage back to the skillet. Toss everything together, pressing the sweet potatoes gently against the hot surface to get crispy edges. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Nutri-Score
Fair balance
A–E · lower is better · score 3
Calories
550
per serving
Protein
21g
Carbs
21g
Fat
43g
Sat. fat
11g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
1467mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
Environmental impact
Moderate impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
1.6
per serving
Water
0.5m³
Land
46Pt
Runoff
0.1g P
Sausage, casings removed and crumbled drives 76% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
Umami
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Spicy
Textures
Aromas
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Cast Iron SkilletTechniques
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Cook sausage to minimum 160°F (71°C) internal temperature to ensure doneness.
Fry eggs until whites are completely set and opaque while preserving runny yolk for service.
High Risk Population
Consider fully cooking eggs for pregnant women, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals due to Salmonella risk from runny yolks.
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards for raw sausage and vegetables to prevent cross-contact.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers below 40°F (4°C) within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.
Handling
When removing sausage casings, avoid contact with ready-to-eat ingredients like fresh cilantro.
Pro Tips
Technique
For those caramelized edges on the sweet potato, don't stir constantly — let the cubes sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes at a time. Patience is how my abuela taught me to build flavor.
Substitution
If you can't find smoked paprika, a good Spanish chorizo crumbled into the pan gives that beautiful smoky depth without the extra spice. Sometimes what you have is just what you need.
Flavor Boost
Add a spoonful of sofrito to the onion and pepper step — it layers in that slow-cooked sweetness that no spice can fully replace. My grandmother would approve.
From the chef
This hash does exactly what a good weeknight dinner should: the sausage renders into crispy, smoky bits, the sweet potato caramelizes at the edges, and the smoked paprika and cumin bloom in the drippings until the whole kitchen smells like something worth coming home to. A sofrito of onion and bell pepper ties it all together, generous and deeply savory. A fried egg on top, yolk still runny, is not optional. On cold Poblenou mornings, this skillet brings the kind of warmth and abundance that only comes from feeding people well.
Source: generated · May 30, 2026