Description
This Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry is a hearty, rustic one-skillet dinner featuring smoky sausage rounds, tender cabbage, and colorful bell peppers. It’s quick to prepare, loaded with flavor, and perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying, comforting dish.
Ingredients
1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
5 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slice the sausage into 1/4 to 1/2-inch rounds.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the sausage until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Sauté the onions until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the cabbage and red bell pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and lightly caramelized.
5. Return the sausage to the pan. Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even browning and avoid steaming the ingredients.
For a spicy version, substitute regular sausage with hot andouille or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
This recipe can easily be doubled for meal prep or large families — just use a larger skillet or cook in batches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg