Description
This flavorful Cabbage and Sausage recipe combines savory kielbasa with tender sautéed cabbage and carrots in a rich, tangy sauce. Cooked in a single skillet, it’s a comforting and easy 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with mashed potatoes or steamed rice for a hearty dinner packed with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Seasonings
- 14 oz. kielbasa, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 5 cups green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and sauté until the edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 7 minutes until softened and caramelized for deeper flavor. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in Dijon mustard, brown sugar, hot sauce, and dried parsley. Use a silicone spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the skillet, loosening any browned bits for added flavor.
- Cook Vegetables: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chopped cabbage and julienned carrots. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté the vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes until they reach your desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the cooked kielbasa to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together and cook for a few more minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the cabbage and sausage hot with mashed potatoes, your favorite potato side, or steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- This dish takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal loaded with flavor.
- Perfectly pairs with mashed potatoes or steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a spicier kick, increase the hot sauce according to your taste.
- You can substitute kielbasa with other smoked sausages if desired.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1067 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
