Kielbasa and Red Potato Stew

Be ye warned: this takes a good 2 1/2+ hours to make from start to finish. But it is totally worth it. 


Serves 10
Prep. Time: 15 min.
First Round of Baking: 45 min.
Second Round: 60 min.
Last Bit: 15 min. 

10 medium red potatoes, cut into quarters

1 onion, coarsely chopped

1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

2 lbs. smoked Polish sausage or Kielbasa, cut into bite sizes

1/3 c. olive oil

1 T. basil

2 t. salt

1 t. pepper

2 c. heavy whipping cream

3 T. cornstarch

3 T. water

Mix oil, basil, salt and pepper together.  Get all your ingredients chopped up properly. Put potatoes, onions, peppers, and sausage in a large roasting pan.  Pour oil mixture into roasting pan and mix until everything is well coated.  Cover with lid or foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.  Remove from oven and pour cream into pan, stirring carefully.  Return to oven and bake 45 to 60 minutes more, until potatoes are tender.  Combine cornstarch and water; pour into stew, carefully stirring.  Place roasting pan on the stove top and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until liquids thicken.