Instant Pot Sausage and Potatoes

This Instant Pot Sausage and Potatoes recipe is a go-to meal when I need something hearty, flavorful, and fast. It’s one of those one-pot dinners that’s as easy to pull together as it is satisfying to eat. I make this on busy nights when no one feels like waiting, but we still want a meal that feels like comfort food.

The smoked sausage gives the whole dish a deep, savory flavor, and the potatoes soak up all that goodness while staying tender. I like to toss in green beans too, so it’s got some veggies right in the pot. The whole thing comes together in about 30 minutes, and most of that time the Instant Pot is doing the work for you.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced thick
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 to 4 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces green beans (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Turn your 6-quart Instant Pot on to the sauté setting and add the oil.
  2. While it heats up, slice your sausage into thick chunks.
  3. Once the oil is hot, sauté the sausage pieces until they’re lightly browned. This adds flavor. Remove the sausage and set it aside on a plate.
  4. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until they soften and turn golden—about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Keep the pot on sauté and pour in the chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. That’s where a lot of the flavor lives.
  6. Add in the chopped potatoes, green beans, and browned sausage. Give everything a good stir.
  7. Close the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 2 minutes.
  8. As soon as the timer goes off, carefully perform a quick release to let out all the steam.
  9. Open the lid and season everything with salt and pepper to taste. Give it a gentle stir and serve hot.

This recipe is great just the way it is, but you can also switch it up depending on what you have on hand. Sweet potatoes work well, and if you like a little heat, try using spicy sausage. It’s a filling, family-friendly dinner that doesn’t leave a mess behind.

Perfect for weeknights, leftovers for lunch, or feeding a hungry crowd.