Italian Sausage Stew

• Italian sausage, casings removed,sliced into 1 inch pieces↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• water↗3 cups
• medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks↗4
• large carrots, cut into chunks↗2
• stalks celery, cut into chunks↗2
• small onions, cut into wedges↗2
• Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• dried oregano↗2 teaspoons
• dried basil↗1 teaspoon
• dried thyme↗1 teaspoon
• dried rosemary↗1 teaspoon
• bay leaf↗1
• salt and pepper
• ketchup↗3⁄4 cup
• large green bell pepper, cut into chunks1⁄2
• tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1
• tablespoon cornstarch↗1
• tablespoon cold water1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium heat; drain.

2. 2

   Add in water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.

3. 3

   Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until sausage is not pink and vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Add ketchup, green pepper, and parsley.

5. 5

   Cook an additional 12-15 minutes or until pepper is tender.

6. 6

   Throw out bay leaf.

7. 7

   Mix together cornstarch and cold water; blend until smooth; stir into stew.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.