Sausage and Cabbage
This hearty and flavorful sausage and cabbage recipe combines savory smoked sausage with tender cabbage, making it a quick, budget-friendly dinner option perfect for busy families.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
- Sharp chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Mandoline slicer (optional)
- Garlic press (optional)
Ingredients
- 14 oz Kielbasa or smoked sausage sliced
- 1 small head of green cabbage shredded
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
- 2 tsp brown sugar optional
- 1-2 tsp hot sauce optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the sausage into pieces.
- Shred or thinly slice the cabbage.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Brown the Sausage:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Add the sausage slices and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
- Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining olive oil, and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and soft (about 3-5 minutes).
Cook the Cabbage:
- Add the shredded cabbage and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional ingredients like mustard, brown sugar, or hot sauce. Cover and let the cabbage cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Heat Through:
- Return the browned sausage to the skillet and mix with the cooked cabbage. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve:
- Serve hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a crisp side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
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