Savory Brussels Sprouts With Smoked Sausage

• 1 lb Brussels sprout, washed and cut in half
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Saute sausage in a large saute pan over medium heat until it starts to get some color. Remove from pan but do not discard the drippings. Leave the drippings in the pan.
2. To the pan add the oil/butter, garlic, red pepper, carrot, and brussels sprouts. Saute over medium heat until the sprouts begin to brown. Add the cooked sausage back to the pan. Toss to mix.
3. Deglaze pan with the stock, continuing to cook until the liquid in the pan is almost gone. Remove from heat and serve while hot.

brussels, sausage, carrot, garlic, red pepper, olive oil, chicken stock, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-brussels-sprouts-with-smoked-sausage-325685 (may not work)