Cabbage and Sausage
This fuss-free family weeknight meal is super quick, easy, and budget-friendly to boot. It’s one of my favorite simple skillet meals. I can guarantee it will satisfy your soul and pocket!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 ounces (340g) sausage ((kielbasa or smoked sausage works great))
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter ((or cooking oil) add more as needed)
- 1 medium onion, (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons (7g) garlic, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (2g) Creole seasoning ((adjust to taste))
- 1-2 strips bacon
- 2 medium tomatoes, (diced)
- ½ green bell pepper, (diced)
- 1 medium to large head cabbage, (chopped (about 9-10 cups))
- 1-2 teaspoons (5-10ml) Worcestershire sauce ((or chicken bouillon) adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (2g) white pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2g) pepper flakes, (or more (optional))
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Slice or chop cabbage and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown (it may take about 5 minutes). Set aside. Add sausage and brown for about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add butter to the pan, followed by onions, garlic, paprika, Creole seasoning, and sausage. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Then add tomatoes and green bell peppers, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Then add the cabbage, Worcestershire sauce, and white pepper. Bring it to a simmer, cover it, and let it cook for 10-14 minutes or more, depending on preference.
- 5
Adjust for seasoning with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper flakes.