Sausage Cabbage Skillet Dish (Printable Version)
Smoked sausage and cabbage mingle with fresh veggies in a hearty, rustic skillet meal for easy comfort.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or bratwurst), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1.75 lbs), cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, optional
10 - 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
→ Finishing
11 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add sliced onion and carrots. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, allowing aroma to develop.
04 - Add sliced cabbage, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Cook while stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until cabbage begins to wilt.
05 - Pour in chicken broth or water and cover skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.
06 - Return browned sausage to skillet and toss ingredients together. Cook uncovered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors.
07 - Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Simple and hearty main dish
- Cooks in one skillet for convenience
02 -
- This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free sausage
- Sausage may contain allergens always check labels
03 -
- Brown sausage well for more flavor
- Prep vegetables ahead for quicker cooking